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L300 GSE

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,214 mi
Last recorded129,214 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 GSE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,214 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise battery insecure

advise sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2012 129,213 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise battery insecure

advise sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2011 128,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front steering arms has slight play in joints

Pass 10 May 2010 125,994 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 125,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 122,432 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L300 GSE is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L300 GSE, 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 L300 GSE registered?

L300 GSE is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L300 GSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 GSE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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