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R366 XNT

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,005 mi
Last recorded182,005 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 XNT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 182,005 miles

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

both wipers worn

osr light cracked but not emitting white light

Fail 22 Aug 2011 182,169 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack arm or in rack

steering rack has slightly play in the ruber bush mount

Pass 26 Aug 2010 174,502 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 174,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise engine oil leak

advise o/sn/s rear discs for corrosion

advise o/sn/s steering rack play

Pass 5 Aug 2009 162,029 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 161,857 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 147,232 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 127,183 miles

off & nearside rear hub lower bushes wearing & near fail limit

Fail 22 May 2007 126,859 miles

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

off & nearside rear lower hub bushes wearing & near fail limit

Pass 1 Apr 2006 103,227 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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R366 XNT is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R366 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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R366 XNT is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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