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R530 UGC

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 UGC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,939 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 91,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,227 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,879 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,298 miles

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

underside covers fitted restricting inspection routine

Fail 16 Jan 2008 67,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

underside covers fitted restricting inspection routine

Pass 11 Jan 2007 59,366 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 59,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle,restricting inspections of testable items.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 51,485 miles

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

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

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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R530 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 R530 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 R530 UGC registered?

R530 UGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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