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R62 HCD

1997 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,815 mi
Last recorded138,815 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 HCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 138,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 138,815 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside front tyrte slightly scuffed sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2013 138,158 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside front tyrte slightly scuffed sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2012 131,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front windscreen washer in need of adjustment.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 131,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front windscreen washer in need of adjustment.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 116,509 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,220 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 78,481 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 67,972 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 63,586 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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R62 HCD is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R62 HCD, 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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R62 HCD is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R62 HCD safe to buy?

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