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M432 SGU

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,226 mi
Last recorded183,226 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM432 SGU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 183,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 168,392 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 168,384 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 152,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 138,920 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 138,911 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M432 SGU 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 M432 SGU, 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 M432 SGU registered?

M432 SGU is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is M432 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M432 SGU 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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