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R246 KUF

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,404 mi
Last recorded145,404 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 KUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 145,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 139,438 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner tyres are wearing

front offside wing mirror glass is faded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 139,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner tyres are wearing

front offside wing mirror glass is faded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 134,285 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 134,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 130,289 miles

(STRONG ADVISORY)offside rear tyre inner edge tread and sidewall wearing thin.

nearside front and offside front tyre tread low at inner edge.

offside rear tyre cracking at treaded areas.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 125,734 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 120,528 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 113,353 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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R246 KUF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R246 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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What year was R246 KUF registered?

R246 KUF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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