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R869 DPP

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,871 mi
Last recorded143,871 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 DPP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 143,871 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 114,674 miles

all exhaust flanges very corroded

front suspension compliance arm bushes perished

Fail 9 Sep 2010 114,674 miles

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

all exhaust flanges very corroded

front suspension compliance arm bushes perished

Pass 11 Sep 2009 109,798 miles

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

imbalance rear park brake close to limit

o/s and n/s front rear compliance arm inner bushes perished

Fail 9 Sep 2009 109,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

imbalance rear park brake close to limit

o/s and n/s front rear compliance arm inner bushes perished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 105,542 miles

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

Front brake imbalance on limit

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 100,148 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight perishing to compliant arm bushes front n/s and o/s

Pass 11 Sep 2006 93,098 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 84,555 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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R869 DPP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R869 DPP, 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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R869 DPP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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