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P698 PLO

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,262 mi
Last recorded119,262 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 PLO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 119,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,479 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,820 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,103 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,786 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to rear and front suspension parts

Pass 6 Aug 2012 103,132 miles

both front tyres perished / cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,076 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing inner

Fail 2 Nov 2011 100,064 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing inner

Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,315 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low + cracking

offside rear tyre tread low + cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2010 97,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre tread low + cracking

offside rear tyre tread low + cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,774 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 93,761 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 89,083 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play O/S and N/S Front lower ball joints

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 84,551 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 84,539 miles

Offside Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,015 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,051 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P698 PLO is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P698 PLO, 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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P698 PLO is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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