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R879 KPN

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,398 mi
Last recorded196,398 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 KPN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 196,398 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 196,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 181,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 163,841 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 22 Jul 2005 133,690 miles

brake fluid low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

unable to check rear brake pads

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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R879 KPN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R879 KPN, 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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R879 KPN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R879 KPN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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