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NED 454W

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,737 mi
Last recorded159,737 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNED 454W
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 159,737 miles

brake fluid low

nearside rear lower arm rear bush debonding

one bulb in high leval stop lamp inop

play in both rear lower fluid bushses but not exssive

Fail 11 Nov 2010 159,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

brake fluid low

nearside rear lower arm rear bush debonding

one bulb in high leval stop lamp inop

play in both rear lower fluid bushses but not exssive

Pass 2 Nov 2009 139,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 123,789 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 107,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 86,155 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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NED 454W 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 83.3%.

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 NED 454W, 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 NED 454W registered?

NED 454W is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is NED 454W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NED 454W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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