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HIB 1424

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,543 mi
Last recorded110,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 1424
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,956 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 98,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 93,476 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 93,470 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 87,427 miles

condition of both wiper blades bline

plastic cover fitted too brake pipes inspection limited

Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,874 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 75,836 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,780 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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HIB 1424 is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HIB 1424, 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 HIB 1424 registered?

HIB 1424 is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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