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R340 YNN

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,721 mi
Last recorded144,721 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 YNN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 144,721 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak gearbox leak ()

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel corrosion on suspension (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2018 144,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak gearbox leak ()

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel corrosion on suspension (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 133,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 128,969 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 128,913 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 123,966 miles

rear suspension rusted

Pass 13 Oct 2012 117,800 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 117,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has cut on inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply cords

o/s/r tyre has a cut on inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply cords

rear suspention componants corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 111,449 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 106,535 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,379 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 84,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 80,020 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 YNN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R340 YNN, 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 YNN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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