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R65 AAU

1998 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,354 mi
Last recorded226,354 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 AAU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 226,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Jul 2017 224,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2017 224,157 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2010 216,182 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 193,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 180,172 miles

REAR EXHAUST FLANGES CORRODED AND RH REAR SILENCER CORRODED/SMALL FRACTURE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F AREA OF STEERING RACK.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 159,776 miles

nearside hand brake cable mounting corroding at back plate

Pass 19 Apr 2006 139,565 miles

Cut on sidewall on offside front tyre

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

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

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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R65 AAU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R65 AAU, 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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R65 AAU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R65 AAU safe to buy?

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