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R431 WRA

1997 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

203,807 mi
Last recorded203,807 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 WRA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 203,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2019 203,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/r16/99w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2018 200,392 miles

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

n/s front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2018 200,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking near fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2018 200,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 196,429 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 196,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 191,307 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 191,307 miles

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 185,818 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2015 185,818 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 180,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2014 180,876 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2013 177,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 172,506 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 172,492 miles

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

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

Power steering belt in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 166,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 161,628 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is very poor condition

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 25 Feb 2010 161,626 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Near side handbrake cable in poor condition

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 151,890 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 138,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 120,329 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 102,460 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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R431 WRA is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R431 WRA, 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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R431 WRA is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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