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R197 FUF

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,628 mi
Last recorded222,628 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 FUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 222,628 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heaavey surface corrossion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 203,638 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 203,638 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 197,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 190,885 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in sidewall but has no cords exposed.

rear silencers have been repaired by welding.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 190,884 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 23 Feb 2009 171,269 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight "bind" on offside rear brake.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 145,644 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 122,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 96,678 miles

slight movement in both front top outer suspension arm ball joints

slight movement in both rear upper suspension arm rear bushes

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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R197 FUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R197 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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R197 FUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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