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R576 DKX

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,292 mi
Last recorded168,292 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 DKX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 168,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake & fuel pipes inside a plastic case

Fail 21 Dec 2011 168,292 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake & fuel pipes inside a plastic case

Pass 4 Dec 2010 155,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 147,483 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 142,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 142,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 138,272 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 134,725 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 129,345 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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R576 DKX is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R576 DKX, 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 R576 DKX registered?

R576 DKX is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R576 DKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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