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R349 AVU

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,899 mi
Last recorded195,899 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 AVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 195,899 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 195,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 185,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 183,580 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 183,580 miles

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

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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R349 AVU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R349 AVU, 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 R349 AVU registered?

R349 AVU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R349 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 AVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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