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R565 RCF

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,615 mi
Last recorded102,615 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 RCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,615 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,615 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

warning lamp illuminating when brake pedal pressed (poss faulty wear sensor)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 96,509 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2014 94,308 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,308 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,957 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 89,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,482 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,064 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 77,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,527 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,472 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

N/S/F Plastic stone shield loose.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R565 RCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R565 RCF, 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 R565 RCF registered?

R565 RCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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