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R604 RGC

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 RGC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,844 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,398 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,093 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 58,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,805 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/rear nail in tyre wouldnt recomend repairing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,242 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,953 miles

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,637 miles

cut to nearside front tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,056 miles

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

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

Scuffs n/s lower sill panel.

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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R604 RGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R604 RGC, 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 R604 RGC registered?

R604 RGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R604 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 RGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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