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R649 KMV

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,084 mi
Last recorded58,084 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 KMV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

headlights weak

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,830 miles

Front no plate cracked

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured & nearside (1.3.2e)

headlights weak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,321 miles

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

Front no plate cracked

Offside headlight weak

engine oil on min

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,494 miles

Front front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,611 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,370 miles

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,233 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,416 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 28,695 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,589 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,474 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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R649 KMV 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 92.3%.

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 R649 KMV, 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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R649 KMV is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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