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R380 DKP

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,635 mi
Last recorded185,635 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 DKP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 185,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 181,965 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 181,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 178,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 174,076 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 170,111 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 166,032 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 166,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 161,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 155,654 miles

slight corrosion on o/s rear brake disc

Pass 18 Dec 2009 149,485 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 149,411 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 142,719 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,249 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit of wear and tread cracking

nearside rear tyre wall cut

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2007 81,248 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit of wear and tread cracking

nearside rear tyre wall cut

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,568 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 72,568 miles

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

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

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

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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R380 DKP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R380 DKP, 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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R380 DKP is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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