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R572 NGN

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,660 mi
Last recorded203,660 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 NGN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2014 203,660 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 203,660 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 198,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 192,889 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 187,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 179,148 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 170,078 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2008 160,673 miles

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 155,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 140,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 124,275 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 23 Jun 2006 124,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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R572 NGN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R572 NGN, 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 R572 NGN registered?

R572 NGN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R572 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 NGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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