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R747 HUH

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,164 mi
Last recorded86,164 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 HUH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 86,164 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 86,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2012 81,514 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,132 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 71,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slighty oil leak rear diff

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,358 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre has small cracks in tread

n/s rear tyre has small cracks in tread

o/s front tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,603 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 57,507 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,020 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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R747 HUH is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R747 HUH, 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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R747 HUH is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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