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P914 DCY

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,242 mi
Last recorded167,242 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 DCY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 167,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 160,965 miles

Offside Rear Lower Outer cill corroded but not with in prescribed area

Fail 13 May 2025 160,955 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Outer cill corroded but not with in prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2022 160,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 158,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 158,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 157,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 154,860 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 154,809 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 150,591 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 147,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 147,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 143,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 140,983 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding

Pass 14 Jan 2013 138,974 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 135,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 133,431 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 131,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 131,783 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 128,775 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 126,844 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 125,670 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 122,486 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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P914 DCY is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P914 DCY, 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 P914 DCY registered?

P914 DCY is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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