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A20 CCK

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,443 mi
Last recorded155,443 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CCK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 155,443 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2013 155,387 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2012 149,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 142,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 142,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 133,192 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 126,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 121,349 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 112,030 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 102,722 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 94,053 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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A20 CCK is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A20 CCK, 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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A20 CCK is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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