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P776 KLS

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,608 mi
Last recorded151,608 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 KLS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 151,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 144,887 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 144,883 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

spare wheel defective

Fail 9 Sep 2015 144,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

spare wheel defective

Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 134,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 130,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Oct 2012 130,741 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2011 122,388 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 122,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 5 Jan 2011 115,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 106,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 102,435 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 91,963 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 91,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall not excessive to see cords

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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P776 KLS is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P776 KLS, 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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P776 KLS is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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