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R172 GGJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,454 mi
Last recorded183,454 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 GGJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 183,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off/s front screen crack n/plates poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2009 183,454 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

off/s front screen crack n/plates poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2007 175,482 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 175,381 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

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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R172 GGJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R172 GGJ, 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 R172 GGJ registered?

R172 GGJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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