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R156 EOS

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,298 mi
Last recorded103,298 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 EOS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,844 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,227 miles

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

N/S front tyre severely worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 80,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 80,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,608 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,836 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 73,562 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 73,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,781 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,127 miles

nearside and offside front, lower ball joints have free play to there max limits

Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,837 miles

brake fluid level on min mark

front brake pads jusst legal when tested

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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R156 EOS is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R156 EOS, 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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R156 EOS is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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