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R862 CPW

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,402 mi
Last recorded150,402 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 CPW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 150,402 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 147,065 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

exhaust getting weak due to corrosion

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2017 141,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear donut bush ()

rear subframe+suspension corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2016 141,301 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear donut bush ()

rear subframe+suspension corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 131,520 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 131,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 129,125 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear silencers joints deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 121,695 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 121,688 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,146 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre has grazing on outer sidewall and wearing thin

Pass 30 Dec 2009 111,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 102,619 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,795 miles

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

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

front wiper blades starting to split

heat shield loose on front pipe

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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R862 CPW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R862 CPW, 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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R862 CPW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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