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R58 MJF

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,406 mi
Last recorded77,406 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 MJF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 77,406 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 77,406 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Dec 2006 77,143 miles

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

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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R58 MJF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R58 MJF, 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 R58 MJF registered?

R58 MJF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R58 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 MJF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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