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A2 HKA

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,635 mi
Last recorded107,635 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 HKA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 107,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 99,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,231 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 93,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,407 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,779 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,774 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,625 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 73,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,606 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 71,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,206 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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A2 HKA is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A2 HKA, 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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What year was A2 HKA registered?

A2 HKA is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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The MOT history for A2 HKA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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