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R550 HMV

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,616 mi
Last recorded132,616 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 HMV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 132,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 129,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 127,393 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,131 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 114,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 104,619 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,016 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 100,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 88,822 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 79,045 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 79,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 76,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 76,096 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 64,059 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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R550 HMV is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R550 HMV, 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 R550 HMV registered?

R550 HMV is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is R550 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 HMV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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