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R201 MFH

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,348 mi
Last recorded135,348 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 MFH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 135,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery bracket loose

Fail 18 Jul 2017 135,348 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front 2mm and wearing on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery bracket loose

Pass 23 Jul 2016 133,154 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 155,154 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 128,279 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 21 May 2014 122,122 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damage but still readable

Pass 8 May 2013 114,910 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 109,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 104,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 99,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 92,879 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 92,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 86,027 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 78,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear and middle exhaust's have slight crossion

Pass 18 May 2006 71,185 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R201 MFH is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R201 MFH, 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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R201 MFH is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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