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R29 OCF

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,899 mi
Last recorded173,899 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 OCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 173,899 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 173,899 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 167,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,602 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges 225/65/16

Slight blow from rear exhaust clamp

Pass 8 Sep 2015 158,440 miles

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

Under tray's fitted..

Pass 6 Aug 2014 156,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 153,472 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 152,009 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 152,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 150,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 150,432 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 149,599 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 146,665 miles

O/S/&/N/S/REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS RUSTY

SLIGHT BLOW CENTRE AREA

Fail 28 May 2009 146,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/&/N/S/REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS RUSTY

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

SLIGHT BLOW CENTRE AREA

Pass 30 May 2008 141,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 134,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 125,116 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 125,546 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)

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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R29 OCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R29 OCF, 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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R29 OCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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