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P763 KPY

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,191 mi
Last recorded84,191 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 KPY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 80,942 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 76,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,753 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 73,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,233 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seat belt.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,213 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside wiper blade split at end

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,105 miles

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

child seat not secured.

offside wiper rubber split at end

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,108 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 46,500 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,205 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,303 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

kick down cable lock nut loose, cable not tensioned

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,760 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,302 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 34,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,673 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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P763 KPY is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P763 KPY, 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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P763 KPY is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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