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R58 ULC

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,027 mi
Last recorded117,027 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 ULC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 117,027 miles

both front trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 30 Jun 2017 115,501 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,439 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 108,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,430 miles

Off side font tyre has many cuts on tread

Fail 15 Jul 2015 101,430 miles

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

Off side font tyre has many cuts on tread

Pass 24 May 2014 94,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 May 2013 87,905 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 81,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 70,071 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2009 64,662 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 55,815 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,482 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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R58 ULC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R58 ULC, 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 R58 ULC registered?

R58 ULC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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