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R292 MGT

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,199 mi
Last recorded154,199 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 MGT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 154,199 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 153,855 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 149,064 miles

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

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 143,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 136,122 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 136,120 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 124,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 117,263 miles

Central exhaust box has slight blow

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,619 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,939 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 94,339 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,655 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 87,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,324 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,253 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,597 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 74,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,743 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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R292 MGT is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R292 MGT, 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 R292 MGT registered?

R292 MGT is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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