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R723 WAW

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 WAW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 105,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,416 miles

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

near side front bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,521 miles

Oil leak

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play

sill covers fitted

under body corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 71,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play

sill covers fitted

under body corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,965 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 64,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 64,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,133 miles

o/s/r tyre just starting to perish between treads, but serviceable.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,828 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 49,186 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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R723 WAW is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R723 WAW, 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 R723 WAW registered?

R723 WAW is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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