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R532 KUM

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,496 mi
Last recorded94,496 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 KUM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear number plate deteriating

runout on n/s/r and n/s/f brakes

slight damage to n/s/r floor

Pass 22 Nov 2006 68,642 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

n/s/r floor damaged

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

runout on n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Dec 2005 59,203 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/rear floor damaged and corroded

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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R532 KUM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R532 KUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R532 KUM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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