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R620 RGC

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,360 mi
Last recorded137,360 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 RGC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,360 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 137,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 137,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 136,485 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 134,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 123,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,990 miles

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

both rear/center exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 117,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear/center exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 112,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both centre to rear exhaust joints are in very poor condition

front pipe to centre joint very poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2012 112,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both centre to rear exhaust joints are in very poor condition

front pipe to centre joint very poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,311 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,893 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 97,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 90,829 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 90,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,417 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 73,416 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,242 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 67,242 miles

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

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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R620 RGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R620 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 R620 RGC registered?

R620 RGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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