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P871 KEY

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,822 mi
Last recorded171,822 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 KEY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 171,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 171,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 166,679 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper both suspension arm bush's slight movement

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 26 May 2017 166,678 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper both suspension arm bush's slight movement

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 161,907 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 161,907 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 151,082 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 148,207 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 148,207 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,826 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 143,465 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)

centre caps missing off all 4 wheels

front and rear coil springs corroeded

front and rear tyres are differnt sizes

front sill edges are damaged [been jack up on]

rear propshaft rubber mounting perished and cracked

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 13 Aug 2009 138,929 miles

offside & nearside front tyre are worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 131,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 116,926 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 103,055 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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P871 KEY is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P871 KEY, 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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P871 KEY is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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