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K33 GMH

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,799 mi
Last recorded120,799 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 GMH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 120,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 113,313 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 113,313 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 103,338 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 103,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 94,530 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 84,959 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside sil damaged

play rack inner joints

Pass 10 Aug 2006 84,730 miles

chip in off side front of windscreen

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 4 Jan 2006 82,963 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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K33 GMH is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 K33 GMH, 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 K33 GMH registered?

K33 GMH is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is K33 GMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K33 GMH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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