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R402 GRO

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,375 mi
Last recorded176,375 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 GRO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 176,375 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 176,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 172,375 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 167,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 161,700 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 161,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 155,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 148,786 miles

offside tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 11 Apr 2007 140,964 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 132,086 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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R402 GRO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R402 GRO, 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 R402 GRO registered?

R402 GRO is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R402 GRO safe to buy?

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