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P303 RYR

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,362 mi
Last recorded107,362 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 RYR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 107,362 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 107,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 106,713 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 106,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 104,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 104,285 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 97,708 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 97,708 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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P303 RYR is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P303 RYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P303 RYR registered?

P303 RYR is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P303 RYR safe to buy?

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