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P592 PDM

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,818 mi
Last recorded141,818 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 PDM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 141,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 141,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 137,132 miles

tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Jan 2014 130,565 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,109 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,617 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 100,245 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 100,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2010 92,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,075 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,140 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,543 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 70,034 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 70,034 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

travel in parking brake leaver

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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P592 PDM is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 111,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P592 PDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P592 PDM registered?

P592 PDM is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P592 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P592 PDM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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