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R350 XNT

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,988 mi
Last recorded141,988 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 XNT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 141,988 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 141,988 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 141,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 139,583 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 139,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 133,791 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 133,790 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 124,437 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 124,437 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 124,434 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 124,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 119,285 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 119,285 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 107,032 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 107,029 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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R350 XNT is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R350 XNT, 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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R350 XNT is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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