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R627 AYC

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

226,786 mi
Last recorded226,786 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 AYC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 226,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 225,919 miles

Both track rod end ball joint seals leaking grease

Rear brake pads not clearly visible

Slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2014 223,715 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 223,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 211,123 miles

Nearside front lower swivel joint seal leaking grease

Nearside front tyre wearing inner shoulder and close to legal minimum

Odometer showing kilometres

Slight movement in the offside track rod inner ball joint

Pass 10 May 2012 203,752 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 203,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

2.5 litres oil added to engine unit

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.9mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.1mm Legal minimum 1.6mm

Pass 6 May 2011 198,137 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 181,389 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2009 170,521 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 May 2008 164,300 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)

offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2007 158,478 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 150,232 miles

battery insecure

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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R627 AYC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R627 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 R627 AYC registered?

R627 AYC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R627 AYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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