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R303 EGP

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 EGP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 115,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 105,820 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,313 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 93,772 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,142 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,738 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 70,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 67,183 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 67,182 miles

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

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

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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R303 EGP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 R303 EGP, 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 R303 EGP registered?

R303 EGP is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R303 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 EGP 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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