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R432 FFG

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

124,802 mi
Last recorded124,802 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 FFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 124,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,178 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 118,640 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 114,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 108,935 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 104,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 100,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 100,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 97,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,768 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,111 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,165 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,278 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,981 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,328 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,805 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 54,974 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,329 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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R432 FFG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R432 FFG, 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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R432 FFG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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