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R233 WOH

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,135 mi
Last recorded158,135 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 WOH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 158,135 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 158,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 148,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 135,237 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 128,132 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 122,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 117,553 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 112,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 106,195 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 94,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise unable to check outer sills skirts fitted,o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 May 2007 94,629 miles

advise unable to check outer sills skirts fitted,o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 89,580 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes cracking

heat cover on exhaust middle pipe loose

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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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R233 WOH is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R233 WOH, 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 R233 WOH registered?

R233 WOH is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R233 WOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 WOH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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