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R235 FUF

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 FUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 126,020 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 126,020 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 122,209 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 122,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 112,264 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 110,545 miles

parking brake has quite long travel

Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 107,947 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 103,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has cracks to tread

Fail 6 Nov 2009 103,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has cracks to tread

Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,711 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,355 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 88,944 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 19 Oct 2005 83,908 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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R235 FUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R235 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 R235 FUF registered?

R235 FUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R235 FUF safe to buy?

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