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A1 WVB

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,958 mi
Last recorded154,958 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WVB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 154,958 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 150,232 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 146,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2008 130,872 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 130,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2006 114,658 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 114,654 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A1 WVB is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 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 A1 WVB, 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 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 WVB registered?

A1 WVB is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A1 WVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 WVB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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