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R470 KAM

1997 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,121 mi
Last recorded134,121 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 KAM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 134,121 miles

all pads getting low

all prescribed area corroded

all suspension arm bushes perish and ball joint has play

exhaust corroded

exhaust slightly leaking

oil leak

steering/ suspension has slight play

vehicle slightly smoking

Fail 20 Nov 2020 134,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all pads getting low

all prescribed area corroded

all suspension arm bushes perish and ball joint has play

exhaust corroded

exhaust slightly leaking

oil leak

steering/ suspension has slight play

vehicle slightly smoking

Pass 22 May 2019 130,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2019 130,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 124,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 120,386 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 116,325 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 98,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r o/s/r suspension area slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,314 miles

n/s/r o/s/r suspension area slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,823 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 91,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,173 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlight aims on lower limits

Fail 1 Jul 2009 85,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlight aims on lower limits

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,504 miles

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

several cuts to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 5 Jul 2005 72,666 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R470 KAM is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R470 KAM, 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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R470 KAM is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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