CarVerify

Free Car Check

R172 EMB

1997 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,866 mi
Last recorded155,866 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 EMB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 155,866 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 155,866 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 155,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both joints ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to check brake pads and steer rack due to under trays being fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 155,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both joints ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to check brake pads and steer rack due to under trays being fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 152,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,694 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake pads wearing thin ?

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,170 miles

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

n/s/& o/s front tyres inner edges wearing close to tread limit

Fail 1 Nov 2012 93,170 miles

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

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

n/s/& o/s front tyres inner edges wearing close to tread limit

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,236 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,677 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted to it

Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,088 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs fully due to back plates being fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,153 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,641 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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R172 EMB is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R172 EMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R172 EMB?

You can check the full history of R172 EMB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R172 EMB registered?

R172 EMB is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R172 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 EMB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R172 EMB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R172 EMB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.