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R690 BAY

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,546 mi
Last recorded108,546 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 BAY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,546 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,562 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,438 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,973 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,816 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 102,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,840 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 99,963 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,286 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,237 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 94,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 93,989 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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R690 BAY is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R690 BAY, 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 R690 BAY registered?

R690 BAY is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R690 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 BAY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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