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P808 TLG

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,497 mi
Last recorded68,497 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 TLG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,497 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight bind on both front brakes not affecting performance

windscreen cracked outside of testers view

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 622,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,228 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 47,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 34,770 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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P808 TLG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P808 TLG, 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 P808 TLG registered?

P808 TLG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P808 TLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 TLG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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