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R662 JUF

1997 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

266,980 mi
Last recorded266,980 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300 SE Auto125,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 JUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 266,980 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 266,980 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 259,972 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 259,971 miles

Centre Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

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 7 Mar 2007 249,633 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 249,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 238,082 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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R662 JUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 125,852 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R662 JUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R662 JUF registered?

R662 JUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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