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P668 PMB

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,315 mi
Last recorded147,315 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 PMB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 147,315 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 147,315 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake disce distorted

Pass 8 Jul 2013 143,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 140,129 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 137,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 130,152 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 130,150 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 125,432 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 119,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 119,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 112,189 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 112,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 104,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 104,629 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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P668 PMB is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 P668 PMB, 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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P668 PMB is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P668 PMB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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