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R378 KPH

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,320 mi
Last recorded197,320 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 KPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 197,320 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 180,100 miles

rear exhaust flanges & tail pipes corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 171,767 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 171,767 miles

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

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 162,551 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 162,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 149,915 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 149,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 137,590 miles

wear in offside & nearside front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2008 121,820 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Aug 2008 121,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 101,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 90,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 76,222 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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R378 KPH is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R378 KPH, 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 R378 KPH registered?

R378 KPH is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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