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H14 RNS

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,237 mi
Last recorded159,237 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 RNS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 159,237 miles

center exhaust poor condition not blowing.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres low tread.

n/s/r outer brake pad low.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 149,698 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 149,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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H14 RNS is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H14 RNS, 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 H14 RNS registered?

H14 RNS is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is H14 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 RNS 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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