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R749 LKN

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,141 mi
Last recorded89,141 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 LKN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,141 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,845 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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R749 LKN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R749 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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What year was R749 LKN registered?

R749 LKN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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