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R166 KPF

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,215 mi
Last recorded136,215 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 KPF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2011 136,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf wing and door dented and trim missing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 136,215 miles

nsf wing and door dented and trim missing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 132,826 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 120,551 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 121,394 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R166 KPF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R166 KPF, 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 R166 KPF registered?

R166 KPF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R166 KPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 KPF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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