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R245 KGP

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

153,270 mi
Last recorded153,270 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 KGP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 153,270 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 153,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2008

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 153,269 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 153,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel excessive

o/s/f abs warning light wiring loose

Pass 5 Sep 2006 153,147 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 153,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

windscreen cracked on offside

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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R245 KGP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R245 KGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R245 KGP registered?

R245 KGP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R245 KGP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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