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R699 KGP

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,035 mi
Last recorded181,035 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 KGP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 181,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 6 May 2016 169,337 miles

slight blow exhaust front pie

Fail 6 May 2016 169,337 miles

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)

slight blow exhaust front pie

Pass 30 Apr 2015 162,531 miles

nsr outer sill corroded

slight blow on exhaust front pipe joints

Pass 1 May 2014 152,580 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 152,580 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 150,393 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 145,386 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low inside edges

Pass 30 Apr 2012 145,386 miles

both front tyres low inside edges

Pass 29 Apr 2011 138,421 miles

nsf tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Apr 2010 133,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 128,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 123,755 miles

slight blow exhaust front section

Pass 13 Apr 2007 112,862 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 112,088 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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R699 KGP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R699 KGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R699 KGP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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