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R220 KUF

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 KUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

previously failed exhaust repaired with putty

Fail 6 Oct 2021 125,767 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,019 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 118,673 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

minor exhaust blow

Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf brake binding

osr/nsr exhaust flanges corroded away

rear tyres badly split in the tread

Fail 2 Jul 2015 97,725 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf brake binding

osr/nsr exhaust flanges corroded away

rear tyres badly split in the tread

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,058 miles

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated due to corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2014 94,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated due to corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,367 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rear subframe bushes starting to perish

advise slight play in steering rack mounts

advise wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,358 miles

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise minor oil leak present

advise nsf seat belt starting to fray

advise slightly uneven tyre wear present

Fail 7 Aug 2012 88,358 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise minor oil leak present

advise nsf seat belt starting to fray

advise slightly uneven tyre wear present

Pass 31 May 2011 84,133 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)

advise brake fluid level low

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise poor image on os dip beam

advise slight play in both rear hubs

advise slight play ion brake pedal

Fail 31 May 2011 84,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake fluid level low

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise poor image on os dip beam

advise slight play in both rear hubs

advise slight play ion brake pedal

Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,720 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,526 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 68,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,491 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 65,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,852 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,051 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE TREADS WORN CLOSE TO 1.6mm †(BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD DEPTH BORDERLINE)

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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R220 KUF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R220 KUF, 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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R220 KUF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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