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R362 CND

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,850 mi
Last recorded162,850 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 CND
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 162,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 162,849 miles

Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017
Pass 26 Apr 2016 149,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 146,579 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 143,027 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 143,027 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 140,401 miles

slight plkay in steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2013 140,401 miles

slight plkay in steering rack

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 137,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 134,620 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 134,610 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 130,917 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 129,108 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 129,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 122,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 96,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 74,782 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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R362 CND is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R362 CND, 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 R362 CND registered?

R362 CND is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R362 CND safe to buy?

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