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L111 AHY

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,125 mi
Last recorded203,125 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 AHY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 203,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2010 203,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2009 199,911 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 199,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 194,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 184,065 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 178,638 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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L111 AHY is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L111 AHY, 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 L111 AHY registered?

L111 AHY is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L111 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 AHY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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