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R719 NDS

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,481 mi
Last recorded86,481 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 NDS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 86,481 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 82,018 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 82,005 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,799 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in rear wheel steering rack.

Pass 25 Aug 2018 81,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 81,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,956 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 79,953 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,906 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,584 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking inside tred

Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,842 miles

Inner Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

middle exhaust pipe is corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,927 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,589 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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R719 NDS is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R719 NDS, 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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R719 NDS is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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