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R731 KNR

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,570 mi
Last recorded185,570 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 KNR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 185,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 185,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 180,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

front springs delaminated

Fail 14 Aug 2012 170,566 miles

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

n/s/f & both rear tyres wearing thin. front & rear brake discs worn. o/s rear wheel bearing slight play. o/s/f track rod end has slight play.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 170,566 miles

n/s/f & both rear tyres wearing thin. front & rear brake discs worn. o/s rear wheel bearing slight play. o/s/f track rod end has slight play.

Pass 17 May 2011 164,499 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 28 Apr 2010 159,002 miles

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

handbrake exc-travel down

Fail 9 May 2009 151,702 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 151,702 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 147,012 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 140,712 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2007 122,275 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 122,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 88,444 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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R731 KNR is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R731 KNR, 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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R731 KNR is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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