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R479 FUF

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 FUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 156,151 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 148,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 143,503 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 138,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 129,989 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 123,369 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 115,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 105,023 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 97,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 97,690 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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R479 FUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R479 FUF, 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 R479 FUF registered?

R479 FUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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