MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
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R159 EFM is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R159 EFM, 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 R159 EFM registered?
R159 EFM is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 November 1997.
Is R159 EFM safe to buy?
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