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R692 JFD

1997 Lexus GS300

Silver Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

198,770 mi
Last recorded198,770 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 JFD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 198,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 197,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 197,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 188,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 175,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 165,102 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 165,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 142,560 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 126,801 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust slight leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 120,638 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc worn

front wheel binding

Pass 3 Mar 2010 114,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 108,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 105,227 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 98,564 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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R692 JFD is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R692 JFD, 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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R692 JFD is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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