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J55 VEE

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,842 mi
Last recorded128,842 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 VEE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 128,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s&n/s sill cover fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 127,594 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 127,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 123,896 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 119,410 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 114,668 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 109,942 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 109,928 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehicle has surface rust

Pass 21 May 2013 104,508 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

slight oil leak.

vehicle underbody have slight surface.

Pass 22 May 2012 100,952 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers split

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2012 100,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers split

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2011 97,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2011 97,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 93,591 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 89,443 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 85,618 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,734 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 76,824 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,824 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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J55 VEE is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J55 VEE, 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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J55 VEE is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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