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R85 GLG

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,908 mi
Last recorded167,908 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 GLG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2013 167,908 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 167,908 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 163,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 163,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 157,727 miles

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

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

head lamp washers missing

Fail 17 Sep 2010 154,367 miles

o/s rear box heat sheild insecure

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 154,367 miles

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

o/s rear box heat sheild insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2009 146,549 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 141,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 134,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 127,956 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 117,351 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 117,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

replaced tyre valve cap o/side rear tyre

spare tyre flat

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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R85 GLG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R85 GLG, 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 R85 GLG registered?

R85 GLG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R85 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 GLG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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