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R766 TCF

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,609 mi
Last recorded119,609 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 TCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 119,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 118,612 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 118,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 114,282 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,783 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 81,208 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,925 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 72,925 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 57,075 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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R766 TCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R766 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 R766 TCF registered?

R766 TCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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