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Lexus GS300

Blue · Lpg · 1997 · 2,997 cc

P259 VGKMOT history

P259 VGK is a blue lpg Lexus GS300 first used on 22 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2022
Mileage
179,243 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P259 VGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

P259 VGK was last recorded at 179,243 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,066 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
6,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 179,243 miles
  • 2020 – 172,434 miles
  • 2019 – 165,538 miles
  • 2018 – 158,163 miles
  • 2017 – 150,602 miles
  • 2016 – 139,700 miles
  • 2015 – 130,589 miles
  • 2014 – 123,311 miles
  • 2013 – 114,160 miles
  • 2012 – 105,230 miles
  • 2011 – 97,996 miles
  • 2010 – 89,633 miles
  • 2009 – 78,267 miles
  • 2008 – 77,461 miles
  • 2006 – 72,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,243 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Damage to both sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear door handle sticking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    179,243 miles
    Test number
    680263199176
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail179,243 miles (+177)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,243 miles
    Test number
    642491442367
    • MajorRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail179,066 miles (+6,632)1 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,066 miles
    Test number
    327366109656
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to both sills
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass172,434 miles (+6,896)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,434 miles
    Test number
    110067202005
    • AdvisoryDamage to both sills
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass165,538 miles (+95)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,538 miles
    Test number
    529069156957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front N/S/F Washer jet not working O/S/F jet is in good working order
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill has jack damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill has jack damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps do not work.
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySteering rack is damp

  6. Fail165,443 miles (+7,280)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,443 miles
    Test number
    518663137721
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front N/S/F Washer jet not working O/S/F jet is in good working order
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill has jack damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door can not be opened from inside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill has jack damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps do not work.
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySteering rack is damp

  7. Pass158,163 miles (+7,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,163 miles
    Test number
    567956115870
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,602 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    150,602 miles
    Test number
    136800557038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,399 miles (+10,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,399 miles
    Test number
    168925807114
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass139,700 miles (+9,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,700 miles
    Test number
    419642441399
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted

  11. Pass130,589 miles (+7,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,589 miles
    Test number
    695289755143
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  12. Pass123,311 miles (+9,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,311 miles
    Test number
    727570844262
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

  13. Pass114,160 miles (+8,930)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,160 miles
    Test number
    259263053292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,230 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    408112142232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,996 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,996 miles
    Test number
    386488411443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,977 miles (+8,344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,977 miles
    Test number
    897366711202
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass89,633 miles (+11,366)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,633 miles
    Test number
    102704380146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,267 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,267 miles
    Test number
    254991589484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,461 miles
    Test number
    964790178081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,461 miles (+4,805)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,461 miles
    Test number
    294195768012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass72,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,656 miles
    Test number
    203281656203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P259 VGK

Does P259 VGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P259 VGK expired on 1 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P259 VGK?
The MOT on P259 VGK expired on 1 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P259 VGK done?
P259 VGK was recorded at 179,243 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 6,997 miles a year.
Has P259 VGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P259 VGK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on P259 VGK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P259 VGK find?
P259 VGK passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust noisy.

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