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GBZ 6936

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,027 mi
Last recorded127,027 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 6936
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2011 127,027 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 121,754 miles

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

OS MIRROR DAMAGED

OSF BACKING PLATE CORRODED

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 116,811 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 113,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 107,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 102,266 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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GBZ 6936 is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GBZ 6936, 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 GBZ 6936 registered?

GBZ 6936 is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is GBZ 6936 safe to buy?

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