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R767 PGM

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,006 mi
Last recorded173,006 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 PGM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 173,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body slightly corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 171,007 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 167,755 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 165,252 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 160,357 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 157,982 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in steering rack rubber mounts

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various steering and suspension components starting to corrode

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 148,281 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres are worn slightly on both edges

Both rear tyres are badly worn on inner edges

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Various steering and suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jun 2011 148,246 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres are worn slightly on both edges

Both rear tyres are badly worn on inner edges

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Various steering and suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2010 139,822 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 126,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 114,110 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,843 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 99,843 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 75,863 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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R767 PGM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R767 PGM, 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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R767 PGM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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