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R181 NGO

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,544 mi
Last recorded147,544 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 NGO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 147,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 140,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 124,622 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 116,359 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 116,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 105,667 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,336 miles

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

exhaust corroded midle and rear

Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,034 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 84,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,747 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2008 74,024 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,024 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,674 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 62,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,328 miles

exhaust corroded

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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R181 NGO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R181 NGO, 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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R181 NGO is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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