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R867 XKR

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,299 mi
Last recorded202,299 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 XKR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 202,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Oil leak from front of engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 195,763 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has faded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2017 195,763 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has faded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2016 191,756 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 186,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 179,881 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 179,876 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

b oth rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

movement in n/s steering and o/s rear suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2013 173,128 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are worn on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2013 173,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 166,093 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 166,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2011 155,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 155,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 144,674 miles

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

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

small amount of play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2009 132,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 132,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 122,815 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 24 Jan 2007 114,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 106,211 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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R867 XKR is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R867 XKR, 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 R867 XKR registered?

R867 XKR is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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