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KIG 1734

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,401 mi
Last recorded154,401 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 1734
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 154,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 148,430 miles

vehicle has very loud tyre noise on front but is charataristic of the wanlo tyres fit

Pass 17 Mar 2011 142,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 139,175 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 134,740 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 126,137 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 123,689 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 123,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2006 122,077 miles

offside front shock absorber slight leak

offside front tyre worn inside edge

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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KIG 1734 is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KIG 1734, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KIG 1734 registered?

KIG 1734 is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is KIG 1734 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIG 1734 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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