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P770 FBC

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,431 mi
Last recorded35,431 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 FBC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,184 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 14 Jan 2011 32,118 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 32,118 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,988 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,532 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 28,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,230 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,738 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 25,704 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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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P770 FBC is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P770 FBC, 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 P770 FBC registered?

P770 FBC is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P770 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 FBC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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