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R640 OHR

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,568 mi
Last recorded159,568 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 OHR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 159,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all exhaust system joints corroding

exhaust sytem in poor condition

platsic over sills fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2012 159,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all exhaust system joints corroding

exhaust sytem in poor condition

platsic over sills fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2011 130,868 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 130,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Outer Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 120,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 112,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 109,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 106,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 103,460 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 100,716 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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R640 OHR is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R640 OHR, 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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R640 OHR is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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