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P124 XNJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,187 mi
Last recorded107,187 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 XNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,187 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 106,121 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 106,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 105,165 miles

Nearside parking brake sounds noisy in operation

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

light corrosion both sides at rear, sub-frame and inner sills

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,933 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight surface corrosion throughout

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,054 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, minor. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight bind

inner rack knuckles have slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,069 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 94,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

osf wheel very slight bind

Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,566 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,774 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,732 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,854 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 58,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,121 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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P124 XNJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P124 XNJ, 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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P124 XNJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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