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R439 YTW

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,606 mi
Last recorded149,606 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 YTW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 149,606 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All rear suspension components are badly corroded

Engine has oil leaks

Exhaust system is badly corroded not blowing or insecure

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge also perishing

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear number plate is deteriorated but still can see letters

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 18 Mar 2020 147,726 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 147,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 145,130 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear brake disc corroded slightly

Rear suspension components corroded

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 15 Mar 2019 145,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear brake disc corroded slightly

Rear suspension components corroded

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 16 Mar 2018 142,823 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 141,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 138,837 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 136,812 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 135,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 134,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 132,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 130,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 129,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 129,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 125,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 122,033 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 122,033 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R439 YTW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R439 YTW, 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 R439 YTW registered?

R439 YTW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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