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R746 BKW

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,799 mi
Last recorded161,799 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 BKW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 161,799 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 161,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r quater has corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 150,792 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 11 Jul 2011 146,109 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 146,108 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 141,318 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 128,828 miles

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 17 May 2008 119,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2008 119,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 109,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 97,734 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 97,443 miles

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

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)

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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R746 BKW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 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 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 R746 BKW, 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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R746 BKW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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