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P662 APF

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,747 mi
Last recorded69,747 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 APF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,638 miles

OSF caliper binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 66,138 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,049 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,049 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,787 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,787 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,858 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,345 miles

lift in ofside front lower ball joint

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,955 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 47,260 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

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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P662 APF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P662 APF, 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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P662 APF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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