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R72 RRX

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,888 mi
Last recorded175,888 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 RRX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 175,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 164,841 miles

Battery loose

High leval stop light not working

N/S/F Wiper blade split

Play in front antiroll bar bushses

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 164,811 miles

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

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

Battery loose

High leval stop light not working

N/S/F Wiper blade split

Play in front antiroll bar bushses

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 153,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

scratch across windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2011 153,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

scratch across windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2010 148,072 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

front tyres are different size to rear

nearside front body[wing] has a slight damage

offside front body[wing] has a slight damage

rear pads cannot be seen

Fail 5 Aug 2010 148,072 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

front tyres are different size to rear

nearside front body[wing] has a slight damage

offside front body[wing] has a slight damage

rear pads cannot be seen

Fail 31 Jul 2009 133,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 133,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 128,188 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 117,938 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 101,013 miles

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

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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R72 RRX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Bronze 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 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 R72 RRX, 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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R72 RRX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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