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P92 VGK

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,044 mi
Last recorded99,044 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 VGK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 97,154 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,948 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor oil leak

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,546 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 82,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,709 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f headlight, chip in lense

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2008 66,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate damaged

front tyres 205/25/16, rears 225/55/16

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front registration plate damaged

front tyres 205/25/16, rears 225/55/16

Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,376 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 63,347 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,975 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 58,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P92 VGK is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P92 VGK, 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 P92 VGK registered?

P92 VGK is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P92 VGK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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