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R510 WNO

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,488 mi
Last recorded131,488 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 WNO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 131,488 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in between treads (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in between tread

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discsw deteriorated

coolant level low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 126,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 126,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 10 Jul 2014 126,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,746 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jul 2013 125,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2012 123,876 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 122,165 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2011 122,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 107,395 miles

all four tyres worn legal when tested

Fail 1 Jun 2010 107,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all four tyres worn legal when tested

brake fluid level on min mark

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,851 miles

slight damage to both front seat belts

Fail 27 May 2009 85,604 miles

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

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

slight damage to both front seat belts

Fail 29 May 2008 67,167 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 67,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 64,799 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,323 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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R510 WNO is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R510 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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R510 WNO is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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