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R330 WNF

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,645 mi
Last recorded190,645 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 WNF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 190,645 miles

ADVISE oil leaks

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 190,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 190,036 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 184,021 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 184,019 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 172,799 miles

ADVISE front wipers starting to split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 169,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 163,518 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 163,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 160,079 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 160,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Air Bag Light Is Not Working.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 155,498 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre inside wall slight damage

parking brake leaver approaching last reserve of travel

Pass 28 Jul 2008 150,626 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 144,014 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2006 131,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 119,934 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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R330 WNF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R330 WNF, 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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R330 WNF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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