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K13 UGB

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

219,910 mi
Last recorded219,910 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 UGB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 219,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 214,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 190,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service + parking brake efficiency only just emt.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 187,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 181,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 177,902 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 167,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 164,360 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 160,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracked but not down to the canvas

Pass 20 Aug 2009 157,005 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 157,005 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 154,938 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 143,475 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 26 Jan 2006 127,821 miles

P.A.S pump noisey in operation.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 127,821 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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K13 UGB is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K13 UGB, 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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K13 UGB is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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