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R396 KUM

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,756 mi
Last recorded108,756 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 KUM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,756 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 106,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 100,861 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 100,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 94,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 85,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 85,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,490 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 64,563 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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R396 KUM is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R396 KUM, 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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R396 KUM is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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