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R511 CUH

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,619 mi
Last recorded126,619 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 CUH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,619 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY FRACTURED,BUT SECURE,AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY ADVISE REPAIR ASAP.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE LOOSE.

N/S AND O/S SILL ENDS DAMAGED.

N/S/F STEERING RACK GAITER DAMP NO HOLE FOUND.

O/S/F BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY,PADS LOW,ADVISE REPAIR ASAP.

REAR PADS LOW.

RUSTY UNDERNEATH.

SERVO RUSTY.

SLIGHT GREASE AROUND N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS AND O/S/F TRACK ROD GAITERS NOT DETERIORATED,NO HOLES FOUND.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 126,611 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY FRACTURED,BUT SECURE,AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY ADVISE REPAIR ASAP.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE LOOSE.

N/S AND O/S SILL ENDS DAMAGED.

N/S/F STEERING RACK GAITER DAMP NO HOLE FOUND.

O/S/F BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY,PADS LOW,ADVISE REPAIR ASAP.

REAR PADS LOW.

RUSTY UNDERNEATH.

SERVO RUSTY.

SLIGHT GREASE AROUND N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS AND O/S/F TRACK ROD GAITERS NOT DETERIORATED,NO HOLES FOUND.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 118,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 106,620 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 106,620 miles

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)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 100,558 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 100,558 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 94,754 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,807 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 82,883 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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R511 CUH is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R511 CUH, 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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What year was R511 CUH registered?

R511 CUH is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R511 CUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 CUH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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