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R43 UMO

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,811 mi
Last recorded162,811 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 UMO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 162,811 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 158,371 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 149,197 miles

exhaust blow from centre box/balancer pipe

front brake inbalance

oil leak

play in offside front suspension ball joint advice change

Fail 22 Mar 2014 149,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 139,958 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 139,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 127,725 miles

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 7 Mar 2012 127,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 120,223 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 120,223 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 117,173 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 117,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 106,868 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush weak

Pass 23 Feb 2008 102,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 97,907 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 97,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 91,389 miles

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.

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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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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R43 UMO is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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