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R512 CUH

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,358 mi
Last recorded220,358 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 CUH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 220,358 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 215,261 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 215,254 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 197,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 186,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres srubbing inside

Pass 14 Nov 2007 173,771 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 158,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 157,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R512 CUH is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R512 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 R512 CUH registered?

R512 CUH is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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