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R640 XOE

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,472 mi
Last recorded120,472 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 XOE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 120,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 117,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 113,228 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,261 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 108,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 103,015 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,383 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 98,380 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,535 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 93,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,141 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on inner wall

Fail 8 Nov 2012 90,141 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracked on inner wall

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,050 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,924 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has slight damege.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 79,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 76,863 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 76,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,615 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 71,936 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 XOE is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R640 XOE, 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 XOE is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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