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R362 WNT

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,776 mi
Last recorded114,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 WNT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 114,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer arch corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear inner sills coroded

Rear suspension corroded through out

Fail 21 Jul 2021 114,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer arch corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear inner sills coroded

Rear suspension corroded through out

Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,411 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front shocks corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded through out

Fail 30 Sep 2020 113,411 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front shocks corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded through out

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 106,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 98,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 86,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 78,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,211 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted . off side front tyre cracking on side wall .near side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2010 67,057 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 67,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,414 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,206 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 WNT is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R362 WNT, 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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R362 WNT is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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