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P993 HSN

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,521 mi
Last recorded115,521 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 HSN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 115,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 114,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 114,005 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2013 113,121 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 11 May 2012 112,498 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)

o/s/f mirror is cracked

Pass 18 May 2011 112,141 miles

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

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)

automatic transmission sump pan seal leaking, recommend repair.

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r driveshaft/differential oil seal leaking, recommend replacement

Fail 18 May 2011 112,141 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

automatic transmission sump pan seal leaking, recommend repair.

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r driveshaft/differential oil seal leaking, recommend replacement

Pass 5 May 2010 110,084 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 108,411 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 108,411 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2008 107,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 104,762 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 104,390 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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P993 HSN is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P993 HSN, 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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P993 HSN is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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