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R390 MRD

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,704 mi
Last recorded107,704 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 MRD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,708 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 102,702 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,238 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,359 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,707 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,493 miles

1. Nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limts. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Slight lift in nearside and offside bottom ball joints. 4. Slight blow on both rear exhaust silencers.

5. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,271 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,326 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY AT EDGES.

SMALL CHIP AT R/H SIDE OF WINDSCREEN.

SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,472 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,730 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 70,266 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,593 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 56,917 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2005 44,863 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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R390 MRD is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R390 MRD, 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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R390 MRD is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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