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R510 KGX

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,191 mi
Last recorded146,191 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 KGX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 146,191 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 145,766 miles

near side rear and off side rear brake diskes are slightly pitted.

steering rack has slight play.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 145,754 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear and off side rear brake diskes are slightly pitted.

steering rack has slight play.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 144,411 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

off side front steering rack has slight play.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 141,666 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 141,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 138,118 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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R510 KGX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R510 KGX, 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 R510 KGX registered?

R510 KGX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R510 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 KGX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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