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R240 EPV

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,062 mi
Last recorded114,062 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 EPV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 114,062 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,549 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 104,832 miles

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills starting to corrode

Offside rear fog lamp lens discoloured

Parking brake travel high but has reserve

Rear exhaust hangers temporarily secured with cable ties

Rear exhausts fouling rear subframe

Fail 4 Aug 2016 104,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills starting to corrode

Offside rear fog lamp lens discoloured

Parking brake travel high but has reserve

Rear exhaust hangers temporarily secured with cable ties

Rear exhausts fouling rear subframe

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,049 miles

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,524 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,530 miles

rear brake pads low

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,146 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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R240 EPV is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R240 EPV, 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 R240 EPV registered?

R240 EPV is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R240 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 EPV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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