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R464 FHP

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,956 mi
Last recorded154,956 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 FHP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 154,956 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 151,188 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 148,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 143,365 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

wiper blade split

Pass 28 May 2009 137,224 miles

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

front brake pads very low

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing in middle of tyre

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2008 130,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 130,304 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 125,881 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2006 120,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both no plates discoloured advice both replaced now

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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R464 FHP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R464 FHP, 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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R464 FHP is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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