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R125 OGN

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,481 mi
Last recorded159,481 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 OGN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 159,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 149,590 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 138,925 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 128,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 116,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 107,467 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear exhaust jionts corroded

slight play in o/s/r top suspension joint

Pass 30 May 2013 98,208 miles

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 29 May 2013 98,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2012 92,957 miles

battery insecure

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,514 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 89,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 84,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,926 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,659 miles

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

slight movement in both steering rack mounts

Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,637 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 65,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,970 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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R125 OGN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R125 OGN, 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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R125 OGN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R125 OGN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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