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R449 SSA

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 SSA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 125,900 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 125,861 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 120,486 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 119,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 115,367 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 115,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 111,521 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 107,827 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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R449 SSA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R449 SSA, 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 R449 SSA registered?

R449 SSA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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