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R872 SLL

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,834 mi
Last recorded89,834 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 SLL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,254 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 85,543 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,103 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 82,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,048 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 66,102 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 62,363 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 58,587 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 58,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 58,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear number plate slight deteriorated

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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R872 SLL is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 R872 SLL, 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 R872 SLL registered?

R872 SLL is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R872 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 SLL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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