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R210 LJW

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,431 mi
Last recorded146,431 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 LJW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 146,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 131,287 miles

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

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

battery lose

Fail 4 Sep 2012 131,285 miles

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

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

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

battery lose

Fail 9 Aug 2012 130,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 123,680 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 123,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 113,517 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 111,309 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 106,235 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 99,908 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 99,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 93,580 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 91,944 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 91,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 91,889 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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R210 LJW is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R210 LJW, 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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R210 LJW is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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