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R618 AYC

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,840 mi
Last recorded130,840 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 AYC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 130,840 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 130,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 123,668 miles

Advise:exhaust heat shield clamp corroded and loose.

Advise:exhaust system rusty.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 123,579 miles

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

Advise:exhaust heat shield clamp corroded and loose.

Advise:exhaust system rusty.

Advise:warning lamp on dash.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,148 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 111,874 miles

corrosion in many areas

Fail 5 Jul 2011 111,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion in many areas

Pass 6 Jul 2010 109,895 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 102,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 94,303 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 8 Jun 2007 87,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 77,785 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

bonnet struts defective

front discs and pads worn

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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R618 AYC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R618 AYC, 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 R618 AYC registered?

R618 AYC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R618 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 AYC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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