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OUI 4665

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,967 mi
Last recorded197,967 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 4665
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 197,967 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 191,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 191,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 183,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 183,279 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 183,203 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various parts of (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 183,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various parts of (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 180,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 177,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 170,054 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R tyre low(3mm)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 165,030 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 164,923 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 156,424 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2010 144,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 144,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bottom pulley sheared off

Pass 12 May 2009 132,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 112,135 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 94,500 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 81,846 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 81,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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OUI 4665 is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OUI 4665, 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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OUI 4665 is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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