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R841 VWO

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,302 mi
Last recorded100,302 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 VWO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 100,302 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 100,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,142 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 222,734 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 202,158 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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R841 VWO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R841 VWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R841 VWO registered?

R841 VWO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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