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MNZ 7527

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,181 mi
Last recorded160,181 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNZ 7527
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 160,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 154,266 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 149,814 miles

battery insecure

offside front inner steering ball joint slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on edge

slight leak at exhaust front joint

Fail 7 Oct 2008 149,810 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

offside front inner steering ball joint slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on edge

slight leak at exhaust front joint

Pass 8 Aug 2007 140,653 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front pad rattle

offside front mirror slight crack

slight play osf steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 124,459 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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MNZ 7527 is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MNZ 7527, 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 MNZ 7527 registered?

MNZ 7527 is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is MNZ 7527 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNZ 7527 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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