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P699 MRE

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,774 mi
Last recorded145,774 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 MRE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 145,774 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 145,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 142,104 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 142,104 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 136,474 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 136,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 130,700 miles

slight play in lower steering colomb universal joint or bush not visible

Pass 6 Mar 2007 121,210 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 112,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 112,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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P699 MRE is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P699 MRE, 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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P699 MRE is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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