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R180 CVU

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,460 mi
Last recorded151,460 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 CVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 151,460 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 145,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 140,007 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 131,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 122,905 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,805 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,655 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 104,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,843 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,209 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012
Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,080 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,489 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

squeal from parking brake when oprated on roller brake test

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,489 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

squeal from parking brake when oprated on roller brake test

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 58,595 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 57,704 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 57,700 miles

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

Offside 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)

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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R180 CVU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R180 CVU, 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 R180 CVU registered?

R180 CVU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R180 CVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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