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P640 MNA

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,626 mi
Last recorded152,626 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 MNA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 152,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 151,186 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2021 151,186 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 147,851 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Inner front and rear both sides tyre won

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner both sides sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

under body surface rust and slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 147,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2013 147,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2010 145,712 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 145,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 143,993 miles

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

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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P640 MNA is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P640 MNA, 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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P640 MNA is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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