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P764 WOS

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 WOS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 103,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system has temporary repair and is in overall poor condition

o/s/f disc brake back plate missing

under body and sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2016 102,979 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure retaining bolt has nut only partially threaded onto bolt (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system has temporary repair and is in overall poor condition

o/s/f disc brake back plate missing

under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,572 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 98,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2012 93,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 88,131 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 83,355 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 77,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 74,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 71,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 70,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,252 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P764 WOS is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P764 WOS, 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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P764 WOS is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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