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R390 RRY

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,032 mi
Last recorded119,032 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 RRY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 119,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 119,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,709 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 98,705 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 87,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 86,083 miles

Chassis and underbody corrosion

Exhaust Corrosion

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 83,871 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 83,871 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 80,396 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,083 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,860 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,092 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 65,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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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R390 RRY is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R390 RRY, 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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R390 RRY is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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