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R510 LKN

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,355 mi
Last recorded86,355 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush HUB BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush HUB BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 86,353 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush HUB BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush HUB BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,295 miles

Offside front body damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 137,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 129,767 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 124,936 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 120,579 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 23 Mar 2010 115,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,606 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 87,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,006 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 78,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 LKN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R510 LKN, 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 LKN registered?

R510 LKN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R510 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 LKN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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