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R343 FEX

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,301 mi
Last recorded89,301 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 FEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,301 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 89,290 miles

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,279 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 80,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,281 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,127 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,195 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,461 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 52,461 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 45,334 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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R343 FEX 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 R343 FEX, 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 R343 FEX registered?

R343 FEX is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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