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R251 ULC

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,141 mi
Last recorded131,141 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 ULC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 131,141 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper upside down

Offside Rear inner sill soft

Fail 30 May 2024 131,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake caliper upside down

Offside Rear inner sill soft

Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,596 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 112,927 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 110,414 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 106,757 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 103,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,274 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,625 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 88,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 83,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,982 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,371 miles

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

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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R251 ULC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R251 ULC, 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 R251 ULC registered?

R251 ULC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R251 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 ULC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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