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R493 FUF

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,871 mi
Last recorded219,871 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 FUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 219,871 miles

o/s front shock weaping ;n/s front tyre wearing on edge ;o/s front top ball joint rubber split

Fail 7 Nov 2009 213,130 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 213,130 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 204,277 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 204,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 196,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 183,065 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2006 182,736 miles

o/s track rod end slight play ;n/s upper top ball joint slight play ;tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2005 164,484 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R493 FUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R493 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 R493 FUF registered?

R493 FUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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