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R60 RKS

1997 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,975 mi
Last recorded153,975 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300 SE Auto125,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 RKS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 153,975 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes at filter in poor condition

rear brake service required

Pass 31 Oct 2012 153,975 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes at filter in poor condition

rear brake service required

Pass 5 Oct 2011 139,836 miles

offside sill dented

various brake pipes have sections of corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 124,814 miles

Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,302 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 103,183 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 97,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,063 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 88,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,977 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 80,977 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R60 RKS is a 1997 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R60 RKS, 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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R60 RKS is a 1997 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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