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P977 OTW

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,708 mi
Last recorded160,708 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 OTW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 160,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 160,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 150,103 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2015 149,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2015 149,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 147,720 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion underside on floorpan and suspension components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 145,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 143,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 138,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 131,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 123,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 116,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 105,477 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f hose not correctley routed

Fail 14 Mar 2006 105,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f hose not correctley routed

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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P977 OTW is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P977 OTW, 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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P977 OTW is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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