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R562 NWT

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,053 mi
Last recorded114,053 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 NWT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,053 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes corroaded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes corroaded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 114,053 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes corroaded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes corroaded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 106,794 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 102,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR DRIVESHAFT BOOT POOR

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 102,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR DRIVESHAFT BOOT POOR

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 98,595 miles

EAR EXHAUST POOR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT BOOT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

X2 FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,516 miles

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

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

near side wiper in poor condition

rear driveshaft gaiters insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,003 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 91,317 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 91,315 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 89,158 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 89,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 86,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 84,304 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 81,136 miles

bonnet only closes on second catch

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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R562 NWT is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R562 NWT, 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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R562 NWT is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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