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R339 SCF

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,819 mi
Last recorded167,819 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 SCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 167,819 miles

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

brake fluid level low

n/s/f head light poor

Fail 27 Jun 2012 167,819 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake fluid level low

n/s/f head light poor

Pass 23 Jun 2011 160,118 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 160,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 152,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 138,636 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2008 127,007 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2008 127,007 miles

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

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2007 111,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 98,931 miles

Rear No plate deteriorating

Rear brake pads low

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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R339 SCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R339 SCF, 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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R339 SCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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