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R516 FNC

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,520 mi
Last recorded110,520 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 FNC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,520 miles

Engine Covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2018 110,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine Covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,966 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 100,432 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit of 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,842 miles

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,690 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are perished but do not result in excessive movement

both rear exhaust flanges are moderately corroded

n/s/f brake bindes but not excessively

slight engine oil splill off

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,921 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,815 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 66,651 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 63,838 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 60,407 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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R516 FNC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R516 FNC, 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 R516 FNC registered?

R516 FNC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R516 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 FNC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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