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R667 RRS

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,834 mi
Last recorded175,834 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 RRS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 175,834 miles

All four tyres worn close to limit.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 175,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

All four tyres worn close to limit.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 169,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 151,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 147,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 142,394 miles

rear numberplate starting to discolour.exhaust system corroding.fuel tank dented.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 142,312 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 141,084 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 123,632 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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R667 RRS is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R667 RRS, 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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R667 RRS is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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