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R399 FCD

1997 Lexus GS300

Maroon Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,641 mi
Last recorded139,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 FCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 139,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 139,229 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 139,131 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 133,929 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 121,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 121,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 108,002 miles

exhaut blow from engine bay

o/s/r tyre near to limit

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 30 May 2012 98,546 miles

outer sills tested, sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 94,578 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 94,578 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 87,620 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 79,545 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 73,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 66,755 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear brake slightly binding

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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R399 FCD is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Maroon with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R399 FCD, 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 R399 FCD registered?

R399 FCD is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R399 FCD safe to buy?

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