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R23 FCG

1997 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,163 mi
Last recorded132,163 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 FCG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 132,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,656 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 113,255 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 113,255 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Braking system leaking @ master cylinder area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,532 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,387 miles

Rear exhaust system joint is rusty and deteriorated. ( secure and no leaks at present)

Various oil seeps.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,549 miles

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

Rear exhaust system joints are both rusty and deterioated > secure and no leaks at present <

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,559 miles

Nearside and offside rear exhaust system joints are deteriorated > secure and no leak at present <

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,395 miles

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

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

Various oil seeps

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,221 miles

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

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

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

Oil seep around transmission sump area

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,642 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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R23 FCG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R23 FCG, 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 R23 FCG registered?

R23 FCG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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