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R40 MRF

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,682 mi
Last recorded145,682 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MRF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 145,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 145,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall split and on limit (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 138,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to rear of 1st silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 130,709 miles

heavy corrosion to nearside & offside rear of sills.

parking brake only just reaches minimum limit of 16%, The parking brake may require adjustment and or repair

Fail 24 Jan 2015 130,702 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy corrosion to nearside & offside rear of sills.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 123,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 121,355 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 121,355 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 121,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,599 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 115,649 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 112,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2007 109,042 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 109,042 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 105,680 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R40 MRF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R40 MRF, 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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R40 MRF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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