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R681 LHU

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,532 mi
Last recorded181,532 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 LHU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 181,532 miles

O/S MIRROR DETERIORATED

Fail 9 Feb 2015 181,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S MIRROR DETERIORATED

Pass 4 Feb 2014 173,800 miles

REAR BRAKES HIGH IMBALANCED

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

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

O/S MIRROR DETERIORATED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 173,800 miles

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

O/S MIRROR DETERIORATED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKES HIGH IMBALANCED

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 160,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 150,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 150,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 135,977 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 135,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 125,421 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 99,931 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 86,889 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 86,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 79,774 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 68,485 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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R681 LHU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R681 LHU, 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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What year was R681 LHU registered?

R681 LHU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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