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P849 TFL

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 TFL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,568 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 99,568 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,578 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 80,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,774 miles

exhaust held together with hose clips tin and past

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 65,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,228 miles

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

nearside inner steering rack has slight play.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 59,217 miles

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

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

nearside inner steering rack has slight play.

Pass 5 Aug 2014
Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,502 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 42,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,342 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,806 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,265 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,682 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,375 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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P849 TFL is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P849 TFL, 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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P849 TFL is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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