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R28 YAH

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,566 mi
Last recorded139,566 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 YAH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 139,566 miles

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

exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2017 139,566 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225 55 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,943 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 130,943 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,226 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,649 miles

nearside outer sill rusty and holed outside prescribed areas

offside wiper blade has slight split

Fail 9 Oct 2013 102,607 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside outer sill rusty and holed outside prescribed areas

offside wiper blade has slight split

Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 93,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,695 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,713 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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R28 YAH is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R28 YAH, 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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R28 YAH is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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