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R219 LCG

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

144,311 mi
Last recorded144,311 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 LCG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 144,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 136,409 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 123,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 119,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 116,190 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 116,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,859 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,294 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,360 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 54,731 miles

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,494 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,935 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,411 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,828 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,940 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,716 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 44,440 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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R219 LCG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R219 LCG, 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 R219 LCG registered?

R219 LCG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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