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R515 VNN

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,064 mi
Last recorded80,064 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 VNN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,931 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,265 miles

mileage read out deterated but still readable

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,373 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,144 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,425 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 68,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,337 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,054 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,801 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 60,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,906 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,560 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,401 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,342 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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R515 VNN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R515 VNN, 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 R515 VNN registered?

R515 VNN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 January 1998.

Is R515 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 VNN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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