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P858 RBD

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

218,563 mi
Last recorded218,563 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 RBD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2010 218,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes at rear T piece slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 212,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear chassis prescribed areas rusty.

rear sub frame rusty.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 201,885 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)

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack .

Pass 12 Oct 2007 190,546 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 177,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P858 RBD is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P858 RBD, 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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P858 RBD is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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