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R191 CEX

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,270 mi
Last recorded151,270 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 CEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 151,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 148,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 143,466 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 138,168 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 138,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 136,960 miles

both front tie rod bushes startint to split

Fail 17 Apr 2013 136,960 miles

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tie rod bushes startint to split

Pass 1 May 2012 133,532 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 129,127 miles

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

bonnet release broken

Pass 27 Apr 2010 124,132 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 124,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 118,189 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 118,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 110,295 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 110,295 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 99,345 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 89,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 89,586 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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R191 CEX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R191 CEX, 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 R191 CEX registered?

R191 CEX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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