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R421 ULC

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,376 mi
Last recorded148,376 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 ULC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 148,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

suspension has been lowered

Pass 17 Aug 2015 137,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 128,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 128,455 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 121,928 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 114,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 107,106 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,255 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,055 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 94,055 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,865 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,455 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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R421 ULC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R421 ULC, 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 R421 ULC registered?

R421 ULC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R421 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 ULC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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