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R393 KAW

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,967 mi
Last recorded147,967 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 KAW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 147,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 147,963 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 145,076 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 140,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 131,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,886 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 104,817 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 98,806 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 86,495 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 86,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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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R393 KAW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R393 KAW, 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 R393 KAW registered?

R393 KAW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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