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R507 LPD

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,770 mi
Last recorded148,770 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 LPD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 148,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 147,757 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 147,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 147,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 141,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 141,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,365 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers Wiper blade split at ends

slight oil leak at Gear box sump pan

Fail 19 Sep 2014 140,356 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers Wiper blade split at ends

slight oil leak at Gear box sump pan

Pass 23 Sep 2013 140,082 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 140,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 138,545 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 133,562 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 127,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 121,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 114,221 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 112,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 106,114 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 106,114 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 99,865 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)

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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R507 LPD is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R507 LPD, 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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R507 LPD is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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