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R744 NNK

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,069 mi
Last recorded210,069 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 NNK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 210,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 204,906 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 200,660 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 1 Jun 2012 194,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exh sys rusty

n\s\f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 189,559 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boot floor rusty

o\s\n\s\r floor rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2010 184,489 miles

Oil leak

covers on outer sills and under vehicle obstructing view.

exhaust system rusty.

o/s/n/s/f rear suspension bushes cracking.

o/s/n/s/r chassis rusty.

rear cross beam rusty.

slight play in n/s steering wheel.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 184,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

covers on outer sills and under vehicle obstructing view.

exhaust system rusty.

o/s/n/s/f rear suspension bushes cracking.

o/s/n/s/r chassis rusty.

rear cross beam rusty.

slight play in n/s steering wheel.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 178,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

exhaust system rusty.

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to rust on end.

o/s washer partly blocked.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 178,750 miles

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

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

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

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

exhaust system rusty.

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to rust on end.

o/s washer partly blocked.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 172,291 miles

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

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

exhaust system rusty.

n/s/f wheel slightly binding.

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to rust.

slight play in n/s/r bottom suspension bush.

slight play in o/s/n/s steering rack.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 165,760 miles

Oil leak

covers under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

exhaust system rusty.

n/s/f wheel binding slightly.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 160,259 miles

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

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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R744 NNK is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R744 NNK, 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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R744 NNK is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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