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R729 DBW

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,401 mi
Last recorded101,401 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 DBW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 101,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 97,948 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 97,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,200 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 94,220 miles

near side hand brake needs ajusting

off side front shock leaking very bad

Pass 23 Dec 2008 90,343 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 90,343 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 85,531 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 85,528 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,095 miles

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

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

front number plate broken

Pass 7 Dec 2005 73,733 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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R729 DBW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R729 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 R729 DBW registered?

R729 DBW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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