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XIL 9423

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 9423
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,739 miles

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

both front brake pipes under wheel arches badly corroded

both front shocker dust covers split

both outersills corroded

brake fluid level low

front fog lamps broken

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear discs corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

small cut in o/s/r tyre

trims fitted to outersills

underbody corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,969 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 75,969 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres different sizes 245/40/18 front 285/35/18 rear

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall but courds not exposed

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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XIL 9423 is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 XIL 9423, 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 XIL 9423 registered?

XIL 9423 is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is XIL 9423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 9423 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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