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R610 WRV

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,240 mi
Last recorded106,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 WRV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 106,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,007 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside/Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 98,110 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 96,612 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 96,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,667 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,821 miles

both top ball joint grease covers splitting

nsf top arm inner bush slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,821 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges and perished & cracking

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges and perished & cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,212 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,474 miles

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

battery positive terminal loose but not considered insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front heatshield loose fitting

nearside front tyre cut ( not to cords )

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 49,732 miles

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

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

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)

front number plate cracked and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,732 miles

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)

front number plate cracked and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,869 miles

front number plate slightly cracked and rear is slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,684 miles

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

front number plate slightly cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,258 miles

Both front tyres are on 1.6mm this is the road lagel limit

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

Offside front wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,430 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,868 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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R610 WRV is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R610 WRV, 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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R610 WRV is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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