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R436 UKN

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,622 mi
Last recorded169,622 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 UKN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 169,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 162,395 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 155,313 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

nearside front upper suspension arm has had new cover fitted that is slightly too big but stops the ingress of dirt

Fail 28 Jan 2014 155,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

nearside front upper suspension arm has had new cover fitted that is slightly too big but stops the ingress of dirt

Fail 6 Feb 2013 148,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension rear lower arm rear bushes perished and split

brake fluid slightly low

front brakes have an inbalance of 15%

offside front brake binding slightly

rear section of exhaust corroded and pinholed

Pass 6 Feb 2013 148,452 miles

both front suspension rear lower arm rear bushes perished and split

brake fluid slightly low

front brakes have an inbalance of 15%

offside front brake binding slightly

rear section of exhaust corroded and pinholed

Pass 13 Feb 2012 140,933 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 136,039 miles

Battery insecure

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread 225/55/16

Pass 6 Feb 2010 130,188 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front wipers split

Pass 14 Feb 2009 123,830 miles

front and rear registration plates 3d effect

offside rear tyre has a nail in the shoulder of the tyre

slight movement in nearside front seat

Fail 14 Feb 2009 123,824 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plates 3d effect

offside rear tyre has a nail in the shoulder of the tyre

slight movement in nearside front seat

Pass 5 Feb 2008 117,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 111,389 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 104,795 miles

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

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

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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R436 UKN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R436 UKN, 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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R436 UKN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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