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R715 XVR

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,362 mi
Last recorded144,362 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 XVR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 144,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 142,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 140,048 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 140,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 137,460 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 134,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 129,738 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 109,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 98,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 84,067 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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R715 XVR is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R715 XVR, 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 R715 XVR registered?

R715 XVR is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R715 XVR safe to buy?

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