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R335 LHK

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,222 mi
Last recorded99,222 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 LHK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,364 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,645 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 71,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,739 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,471 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,381 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s/f wing/bumper and indicator lamp

Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,357 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,675 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009

centre rear brake light inoperative

Fail 20 Jul 2009 26,657 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension and brake components corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner areas

front brake performance showing distortion

front tyres out of shape on inner edges and cracking up

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear tyres feathering on inner edges and becoming low on tread

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,573 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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R335 LHK is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R335 LHK, 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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R335 LHK is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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