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R661 CDC

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,933 mi
Last recorded161,933 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 CDC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 161,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 154,256 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 154,256 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 146,616 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

Pass 21 May 2014 141,292 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner sills have slight underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2013 136,610 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 133,185 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 99,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 94,277 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 94,277 miles

Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,809 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 898,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 87,878 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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R661 CDC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R661 CDC, 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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R661 CDC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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