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R370 CET

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,674 mi
Last recorded121,674 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 CET
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 121,674 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

under tray / engine cover

Pass 15 Jul 2016 120,987 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 120,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 119,235 miles

Heavy corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 16 Apr 2014 119,233 miles

Slight exhaust leak at centre section

Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,334 miles

Slight exhaust leak @ front of catalytic converter

Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,131 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,945 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 84,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,989 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2007 69,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,028 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 61,947 miles

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

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

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

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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R370 CET is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R370 CET, 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 R370 CET registered?

R370 CET is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R370 CET safe to buy?

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