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R662 WRV

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 WRV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension mounts and components corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,029 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,410 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 71,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,165 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,575 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,457 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 65,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,441 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 61,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,545 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,558 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 52,558 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 49,424 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,424 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,214 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2007 43,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,178 miles

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)

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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R662 WRV is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R662 WRV, 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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R662 WRV is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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