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P896 FRY

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,195 mi
Last recorded221,195 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 FRY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2009 221,195 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 210,081 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 200,808 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 192,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Nov 2005 173,802 miles

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

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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P896 FRY is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black 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 P896 FRY, 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 P896 FRY registered?

P896 FRY is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P896 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P896 FRY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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