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R763 NDM

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,535 mi
Last recorded205,535 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 NDM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 205,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 201,455 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 201,406 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 194,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2010 194,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 170,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 171,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 162,921 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 154,902 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 154,897 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 149,972 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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R763 NDM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R763 NDM, 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 R763 NDM registered?

R763 NDM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R763 NDM safe to buy?

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