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R370 KMV

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,118 mi
Last recorded105,118 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 KMV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,141 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 97,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 96,987 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT END

Pass 3 Feb 2014 87,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,368 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,368 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,804 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 17 Feb 2012 68,804 miles

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

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Front brake pads are thin

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front tyre inner/outer treads starting to wear low.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 68,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front tyre inner/outer treads starting to wear low.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,111 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,583 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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R370 KMV is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KMV, 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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R370 KMV is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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