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P603 GNN

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,076 mi
Last recorded173,076 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 GNN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 173,076 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 173,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 170,738 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 170,737 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 163,409 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 155,308 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 152,221 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 149,936 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 147,588 miles

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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P603 GNN is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P603 GNN, 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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P603 GNN is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P603 GNN safe to buy?

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