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R301 OUS

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,382 mi
Last recorded141,382 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 OUS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 141,382 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,327 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 141,256 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 139,279 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 131,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 129,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 129,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 128,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 128,103 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 128,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 126,878 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2010 126,878 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 124,740 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 124,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 119,049 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 119,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 106,522 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 106,522 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R301 OUS is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R301 OUS, 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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R301 OUS is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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