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MJZ 5108

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,566 mi
Last recorded173,566 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 5108
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 173,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 165,659 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 158,641 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 158,641 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 149,123 miles

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

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

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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MJZ 5108 is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJZ 5108, 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 MJZ 5108 registered?

MJZ 5108 is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is MJZ 5108 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJZ 5108 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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