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P5 ARJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,672 mi
Last recorded82,672 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 ARJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2015 82,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front upper suspension arm slight play in ball joint.Offside and nearside front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.Front and rear exhaust has minor leak of gases.Steering wheel bearing slight play.Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 82,672 miles

Nearside front upper suspension arm slight play in ball joint.Offside and nearside front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.Front and rear exhaust has minor leak of gases.Steering wheel bearing slight play.Temporary fuel cap fitted.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 78,071 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 70,782 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 64,008 miles

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

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,375 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,137 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2010 50,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,265 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

over plates fitted at time test

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,817 miles

High level brake light (only two elements working ) .

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Roadwheel is wider than the N/S/R roadwheel , ( OSR tyre stetched to fit rim ).

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR roadwheel is wider than the NSR roadwheel .( OSR tyre steched to fit rim ).

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light ( only two elements working ) .

Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,398 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 39,377 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P5 ARJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P5 ARJ, 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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P5 ARJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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