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R737 LKN

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,990 mi
Last recorded195,990 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 LKN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 195,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front has a cut to the outer wall but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear drive doughnut has age related cracking.

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 195,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front has a cut to the outer wall but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear drive doughnut has age related cracking.

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 193,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 182,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 167,374 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 148,665 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 124,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 108,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 96,484 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2007 86,648 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,637 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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

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R737 LKN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R737 LKN, 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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R737 LKN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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