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N9 VRN

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,362 mi
Last recorded143,362 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 VRN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 143,362 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 143,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 133,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2010 129,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 108,133 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2008 99,748 miles

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

NEARSIDE DIFFERENTIAL SEAL HAS OIL LEAK

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHTY OBSCURED VIEW DUE TO LAMINATION SEPERATION

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE AGE AND TREAD SEPERATION STARTING TO APPEAR

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

Fail 12 May 2008 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

NEARSIDE DIFFERENTIAL SEAL HAS OIL LEAK

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHTY OBSCURED VIEW DUE TO LAMINATION SEPERATION

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE AGE AND TREAD SEPERATION STARTING TO APPEAR

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

Pass 15 May 2007 93,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 84,440 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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N9 VRN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N9 VRN, 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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N9 VRN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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