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R474 FFG

1997 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,186 mi
Last recorded75,186 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 FFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,221 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,002 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 75,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,253 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,622 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit should replace

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,535 miles

centre heat shield loose

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 61,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre heat shield loose

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,077 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 61,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge and near wear indicators.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,670 miles

heat shield loose

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,491 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 58,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 53,100 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

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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R474 FFG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R474 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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R474 FFG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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