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R248 KGP

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,028 mi
Last recorded53,028 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 KGP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,028 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 53,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,518 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,013 miles

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

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

near side front bumper slightly damage

Pass 31 May 2012 30,958 miles

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

Front bumper cover damaged

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 28,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2010 27,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,071 miles

Front bumper insecure

n/s front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 22 May 2008 24,071 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,755 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 22,755 miles

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

Nearside front tyre showing damage to inner sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre showing considerable wear to tread.

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

Temporary type repair noted to accident damage at nearside front.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,838 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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R248 KGP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R248 KGP, 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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R248 KGP is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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