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R478 BLD

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,553 mi
Last recorded31,553 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 BLD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 31,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,437 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 24,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,815 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 22,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,243 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,368 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,732 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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R478 BLD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R478 BLD, 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 R478 BLD registered?

R478 BLD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R478 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 BLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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