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R52 KYJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,310 mi
Last recorded116,310 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 KYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 116,274 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,146 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 105,709 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,631 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 100,628 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 95,028 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 88,126 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 88,124 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 79,205 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,864 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 67,712 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 67,567 miles

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

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

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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R52 KYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R52 KYJ, 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 R52 KYJ registered?

R52 KYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R52 KYJ safe to buy?

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