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R291 YOE

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,151 mi
Last recorded110,151 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 YOE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear exhaust rubber missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,565 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,372 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 81,241 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage to rear number plate

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,419 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,986 miles

Nearside 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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R291 YOE is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R291 YOE, 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 R291 YOE registered?

R291 YOE is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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