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M4 SRM

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,112 mi
Last recorded109,112 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 SRM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 109,112 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 109,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 107,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 105,928 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 105,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Bonnet stays weak

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre is on limit

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 100,839 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 90,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 83,623 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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M4 SRM is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M4 SRM, 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 M4 SRM registered?

M4 SRM is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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