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R693 KGP

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,244 mi
Last recorded97,244 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 KGP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 97,244 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

brake fluid low

front headlamps poor condition

offside wing mirror glass poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,671 miles

o/s mirror glass deterorated

Fail 5 Nov 2011 91,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s mirror glass deterorated

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,347 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,097 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 79,097 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 76,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 71,110 miles

service brake travel

Fail 6 Nov 2007 71,108 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low and brake fluid low

service brake travel

Pass 9 Nov 2006 64,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 64,643 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 59,005 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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R693 KGP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R693 KGP, 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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R693 KGP is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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