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R481 PWN

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,223 mi
Last recorded124,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 PWN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 124,223 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 118,938 miles

n/s/f inner track rod worn

small crack in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror poor-JUST ok

Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s & n/s front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2009 79,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 67,637 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2008 67,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,803 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,279 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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R481 PWN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R481 PWN, 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 R481 PWN registered?

R481 PWN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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