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R758 TCF

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,381 mi
Last recorded145,381 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 TCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 145,381 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 139,405 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight exhaust blow centre section

slight exhaust blow o/s rear exhaust pipe

Pass 22 Jun 2009 133,528 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 125,288 miles

oil leak from gearbox sump

Pass 12 Apr 2007 117,941 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 117,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 110,299 miles

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

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)

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2006 110,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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)

rear no plate in poor condtion

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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R758 TCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R758 TCF, 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 R758 TCF registered?

R758 TCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R758 TCF safe to buy?

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