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R434 GDM

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,669 mi
Last recorded141,669 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 141,669 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Front cross member showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 137,625 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball jpint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 135,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 125,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,960 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 116,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,325 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,267 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate in poor condition and only just of an acceptable standard

Fail 11 Jan 2011 94,237 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate in poor condition and only just of an acceptable standard

Pass 16 Jan 2010 85,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 81,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 65,491 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 65,490 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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 GDM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 R434 GDM, 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 GDM registered?

R434 GDM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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