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R727 DBW

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,932 mi
Last recorded131,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 DBW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 131,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 131,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 130,504 miles

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

front and rear number plates fading

Pass 22 Mar 2012 125,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,220 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 118,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 115,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 112,714 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 108,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 106,208 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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R727 DBW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 R727 DBW, 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 R727 DBW registered?

R727 DBW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R727 DBW safe to buy?

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