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R847 MGT

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,584 mi
Last recorded125,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 MGT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 125,584 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING AND WORN ON EDGES

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 10 Jul 2017 125,584 miles

Front Inner 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING AND WORN ON EDGES

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,440 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS ARE WORN

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHED

Fail 23 Jun 2015 116,440 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS ARE WORN

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHED

Pass 10 Jul 2014 111,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside front tyre 2.3mm low on edge

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Jul 2014 111,973 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 2.3mm low on edge

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,571 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE SEAT INSECURE.

STRONG ADVISE,,, WEAR IN TOP BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES.

WEAR IN SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS GAITERS BALL JOINTS AND BUSHES.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,457 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,053 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outter edge

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2010 93,304 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 88,983 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 88,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 82,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 74,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 68,972 miles

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

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

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

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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R847 MGT is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R847 MGT, 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 R847 MGT registered?

R847 MGT is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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