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R45 HUG

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,703 mi
Last recorded122,703 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 HUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 122,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,025 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 114,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 111,494 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 108,156 miles

slight movement in rack mounts

Fail 22 Jul 2014 108,156 miles

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

slight movement in rack mounts

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,258 miles

rear pads low

slight movement in rack mounts

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,281 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 93,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,164 miles

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

rear exhaust flanges getting weak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 92,164 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust flanges getting weak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,410 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,284 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 87,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 79,680 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 HUG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HUG, 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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R45 HUG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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