MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust blow from centre box/balancer pipe
front brake inbalance
oil leak
play in offside front suspension ball joint advice change
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
exhaust blow from centre box/balancer pipe
front brake inbalance
oil leak
play in offside front suspension ball joint advice change
front no. plate damaged
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
o/s/r tyre close to legal limit
play in o/s/f upper susp arm ball joint
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate deteriorating advice change
large oil leak
nearside front tyre heavly wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre close to limit advice change
play in offside front suspension arm upper ball joint advice change
FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED
O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM
PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED
O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM
PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre worn on edges
offside front suspension lower arm rear bush weak
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
battery terminals loose
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
N/S/R SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY LOOSE, BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE AND SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK.
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R43 UMO is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R43 UMO, 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 R43 UMO registered?
R43 UMO is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R43 UMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R43 UMO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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