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P894 CWN

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,483 mi
Last recorded183,483 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 CWN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 183,483 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 176,005 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 169,207 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 162,847 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 155,307 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 149,053 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 138,625 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 128,802 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 128,802 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 117,380 miles

Brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear parking brake slightly down on RBT

Rear brake discs deteriorated and slight drag on rear wheels

Rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Slight drag on front wheels

Slight play in steering rack

Wiper poor

Fail 25 Nov 2008 117,380 miles

Brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake slightly down on RBT

Rear brake discs deteriorated and slight drag on rear wheels

Rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Slight drag on front wheels

Slight play in steering rack

Wiper poor

Pass 8 Dec 2007 108,727 miles

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Fail 7 Dec 2007 108,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 18 Dec 2006 98,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 94,588 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P894 CWN is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P894 CWN, 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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P894 CWN is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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