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R158 FUF

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,783 mi
Last recorded191,783 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 FUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 191,783 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 182,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 182,447 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 179,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 174,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 168,567 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 154,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 154,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 152,087 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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R158 FUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R158 FUF, 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 R158 FUF registered?

R158 FUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R158 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 FUF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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