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R340 RSP

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,004 mi
Last recorded158,004 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 RSP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 158,004 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 153,040 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

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

rear exhaust pipe holding by clamp

Pass 3 Oct 2015 150,401 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 147,463 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 135,907 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 131,170 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 131,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2010 129,810 miles

front steering system play in inner tie rod

Fail 13 Apr 2010 129,810 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front steering system play in inner tie rod

Pass 14 Apr 2009 125,161 miles

condition of mirror glasses

condition of o/s/f tyre tread

wear in rack n/s

Pass 9 Apr 2008 114,494 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 114,293 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,718 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 96,402 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,041 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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R340 RSP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R340 RSP, 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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R340 RSP is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 January 1998.

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