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R175 DCA

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,196 mi
Last recorded101,196 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 DCA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 101,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,193 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,380 miles

Front wipers poor.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 98,377 miles

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

Front wipers poor.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,992 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 66,135 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system has slightly corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,748 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 53,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,544 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 51,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,652 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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R175 DCA is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R175 DCA, 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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R175 DCA is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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