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L6 XRJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,284 mi
Last recorded148,284 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 XRJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 148,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 147,253 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2021 142,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

N/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 142,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

N/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 134,376 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 127,620 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 127,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 127,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 124,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 124,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 117,086 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 117,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,293 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 112,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 107,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 92,964 miles

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

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

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

both front sills have slight damamge poss caused by lifting vehicle. However this does not affect its strength

Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,327 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 76,635 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 76,633 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre perished and worn low

Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,829 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 72,852 miles

nearside rear tyre small split in sidewall inner

offside rear tyre low pressure

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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L6 XRJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 L6 XRJ, 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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L6 XRJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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