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P731 DEP

1997 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,579 mi
Last recorded153,579 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 DEP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 153,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 153,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 152,579 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has slight blow

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has surface rust

Pass 11 Feb 2023 151,351 miles

Exhaust system corroded and has minor blow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surfacer corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2023 151,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached one bolt missing and one bolt not tightened (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded and has minor blow

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surfacer corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2022 149,141 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2020 145,667 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 141,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,067 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,607 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,107 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner/outer edges-raised tread

rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,669 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,743 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,215 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,276 miles

Front and rear discs and pads starting to wear down

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,155 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,500 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 50,500 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes cracked

offside headlamp glass chipped and holed

Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,003 miles

ns front tyre on1.6mm

os front tyre on 1.6mm

rear brake discs corroded

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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P731 DEP is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P731 DEP, 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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What year was P731 DEP registered?

P731 DEP is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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