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R45 BKR

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,196 mi
Last recorded148,196 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 BKR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,196 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 148,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 138,682 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 137,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 127,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,298 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 115,547 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 112,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,853 miles

centre to rear silencer joints not leaking but deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,286 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 100,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust joint deteriorated/very rusty

Fail 8 May 2014 100,642 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust joint deteriorated/very rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2013 98,009 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,081 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 87,306 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 87,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,892 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,368 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,064 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,550 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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R45 BKR is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R45 BKR, 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 R45 BKR registered?

R45 BKR is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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