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R137 UMO

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,182 mi
Last recorded93,182 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 UMO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,182 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 93,182 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,106 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 86,930 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 86,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 83,115 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 80,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 79,188 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 79,188 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 72,743 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,254 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 55,979 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R137 UMO is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R137 UMO, 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 R137 UMO registered?

R137 UMO is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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