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R67 KAX

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,766 mi
Last recorded169,766 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 KAX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 169,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on front number plate

judder on front brakes

nearside door mirror glass faded

wear in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 14 May 2013 169,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on front number plate

judder on front brakes

nearside door mirror glass faded

offside hand brake reading low

wear in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 18 Apr 2012 162,874 miles

both rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

offside rear exhaust box blowing slightly

wear in both front steering arms

Pass 12 Apr 2011 157,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 151,656 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 151,656 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 149,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 137,110 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 125,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 115,532 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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R67 KAX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R67 KAX, 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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R67 KAX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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