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R400 ORV

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 ORV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust system rusty at joints

osf headlamp washer cover missing

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,144 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust system rusty at joints

osf headlamp washer cover missing

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,972 miles

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

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

advise exhaust rusty

advise o/s/f headlight washer broken

advise rear fog light lense still faded.tinted bulb fitted

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 73,972 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

advise exhaust rusty

advise o/s/f headlight washer broken

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

advise o/s/f and o/s/r tyres not wearing evenly

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s/r brake disc , slight corrosion on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,284 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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R400 ORV is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R400 ORV, 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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R400 ORV is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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