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R162 DHU

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

215,076 mi
Last recorded215,076 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 DHU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 215,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 213,250 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 209,205 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 209,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 204,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 200,965 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION TO FLOOR/CHASSIS,NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pad anti-rattle plate missing

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pad anti-rattle plate insecure

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 200,965 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HID conversion (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION TO FLOOR/CHASSIS,NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pad anti-rattle plate missing

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pad anti-rattle plate insecure

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 197,416 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear or nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 194,935 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2016 192,187 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 192,187 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 188,875 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 188,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 184,575 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 178,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 175,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2011 174,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 171,102 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 171,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2009 167,307 miles

front and rear brake pads on limit

rear anti roll bar rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2008 138,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 138,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 127,235 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 84,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 79,434 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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R162 DHU is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R162 DHU, 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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R162 DHU is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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