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R262 URA

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,905 mi
Last recorded100,905 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 URA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 100,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 95,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 93,919 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 91,693 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,104 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,410 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 79,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,957 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 64,944 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both wiper rubbers slighty split

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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R262 URA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R262 URA, 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 R262 URA registered?

R262 URA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R262 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 URA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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