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R442 HTW

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,606 mi
Last recorded130,606 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 HTW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 130,606 miles

sill covers fitted

underside and engine shields fitted

underside components have damage due to road contact

vehicle excessively lowered

Fail 11 Jan 2016 130,606 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

underside and engine shields fitted

underside components have damage due to road contact

vehicle excessively lowered

Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,390 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 120,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both ns tyres have moulding marks, kerbed and have small cuts to tread

Pass 17 Dec 2013 120,153 miles

both ns tyres have moulding marks, kerbed and have small cuts to tread

Pass 11 Dec 2012 116,370 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 113,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door lock control faulty

Pass 20 Dec 2011 113,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door lock control faulty

Fail 11 Jan 2011 109,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,907 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 106,713 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 102,863 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 88,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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R442 HTW 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R442 HTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R442 HTW?

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What year was R442 HTW registered?

R442 HTW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R442 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 HTW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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