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R219 JGF

1997 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,978 mi
Last recorded65,978 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 JGF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,978 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,717 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 57,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,676 miles

Low reading on O/S parking brake

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 56,676 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Low reading on O/S parking brake

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S wiper blade poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,886 miles

O/S/R brake disc outer face corroded

O/S/R tyre has slight cut in inner sidewall.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 55,886 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

O/S/R brake disc outer face corroded

O/S/R tyre has slight cut in inner sidewall.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,614 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,307 miles

O/s/rear outer cv boot not secure

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2011 53,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/rear outer cv boot not secure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2010 51,193 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 51,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 51,144 miles

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

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

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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R219 JGF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R219 JGF, 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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R219 JGF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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