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R419 PFT

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,072 mi
Last recorded155,072 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 PFT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 155,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat shield lose

Fail 28 Dec 2019 155,053 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat shield lose

Pass 22 Dec 2018 151,547 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 146,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre running off inner edge

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre running off inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Fail 28 Sep 2017 146,290 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre running off inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre running off inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Pass 13 Aug 2016 140,205 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 140,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,169 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 133,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 133,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 127,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 121,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 113,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 102,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 101,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 94,064 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 90,157 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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R419 PFT is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R419 PFT, 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 R419 PFT registered?

R419 PFT is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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