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R68 ECR

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,482 mi
Last recorded118,482 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 ECR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,482 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 114,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 114,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,956 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 107,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 102,073 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,802 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,186 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2008 73,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,227 miles

[note] outer sills covered.

n/s & o/s/r tyres worn on inside edges.

screw in o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 59,415 miles

suspect front brakes pads worn very low. †brake fluid level low. †rear tyres worn 2mm.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,432 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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R68 ECR is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R68 ECR, 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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R68 ECR is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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