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R529 UGC

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,425 mi
Last recorded178,425 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 UGC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 178,425 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 167,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 157,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 149,958 miles

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroding

front brake performance showing imbalance and distortion

front tyres feathering on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f door window tint too dark

rear tyres feathering on edges and cracking up

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 25 Apr 2010 149,958 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroding

front brake performance showing imbalance and distortion

front tyres feathering on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f door window tint too dark

rear tyres feathering on edges and cracking up

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 15 Apr 2009 142,420 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 131,094 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 131,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 212,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 108,879 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 108,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R529 UGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R529 UGC, 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 R529 UGC registered?

R529 UGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R529 UGC safe to buy?

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