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R434 DOX

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

183,173 mi
Last recorded183,173 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 DOX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 183,173 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 183,173 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 181,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 179,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 175,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 167,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 162,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 157,243 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 157,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 152,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 146,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 140,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 135,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 129,136 miles

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

REAR TYRES INNER TREAD EDGES WORN

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 123,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 115,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 103,730 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 103,730 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 95,647 miles

Driver seat belt slight damaged

Engine oil low

Fan belt deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2006 87,931 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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R434 DOX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R434 DOX, 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 R434 DOX registered?

R434 DOX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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