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R155 FND

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,186 mi
Last recorded164,186 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 FND
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 164,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

brake fluid level low

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2014 164,186 miles

brake fluid level low

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2013 155,480 miles

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2011 146,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 138,457 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 138,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 133,143 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 124,719 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 120,076 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 120,076 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 117,047 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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R155 FND is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R155 FND, 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 R155 FND registered?

R155 FND is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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