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R493 WNO

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,265 mi
Last recorded125,265 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 WNO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2016 125,265 miles

Fuel pipe leaking n/side rear (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking n/side rear (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 124,026 miles

nsf upper balljoint slight play/front tyres wearing low on inner edges/front discs poor

Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,010 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 104,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 104,824 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2012 102,656 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,742 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 92,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

n/s disc worn front

Fail 6 Oct 2009 77,255 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,882 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,276 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,047 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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R493 WNO is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R493 WNO, 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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R493 WNO is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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