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R46 PTY

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,063 mi
Last recorded161,063 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 PTY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 161,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 148,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 140,920 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,522 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 129,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both side rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 128,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,901 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 126,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 124,605 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 124,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 122,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 120,924 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 120,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 119,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 112,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 100,725 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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R46 PTY is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R46 PTY, 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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R46 PTY is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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