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R213 NGF

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,929 mi
Last recorded55,929 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 NGF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 55,929 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,050 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,440 miles

Noted slight wear to offside front suspension lower swivel joint.

Offside front and nearside and offside rear tyres displaying tread wear close to minimum acceptable limits.

Oil deposit noted to front crossmember area below engine oil filter.

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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R213 NGF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R213 NGF, 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 R213 NGF registered?

R213 NGF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R213 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 NGF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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