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R880 KPN

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

223,888 mi
Last recorded223,888 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 KPN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 223,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to n/s/r light unit

slight damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 221,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear light unit has minor damage

Pass 17 Jul 2013 219,964 miles

Both rear exhaust flanges corroding/deteriorating.

Corrosion to top of windscreen edge of roof area.

Cracking to both front lower arm rear bushes.

Damage n/s/f wing.

Exhaust middle section outer shield loose and vibrating.

Moisture around o/s/f bottom ball joint.

N/s/r light unit damaged/cracked.

Oil around rear of engine area to transmission.

Slight moisture around o/s steering rack boot.

Wipers both slightly smearing screen.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 219,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Both rear exhaust flanges corroding/deteriorating.

Corrosion to top of windscreen edge of roof area.

Cracking to both front lower arm rear bushes.

Damage n/s/f wing.

Exhaust middle section outer shield loose and vibrating.

Moisture around o/s/f bottom ball joint.

N/s/r light unit damaged/cracked.

Oil around rear of engine area to transmission.

Slight moisture around o/s steering rack boot.

Wipers both slightly smearing screen.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 217,974 miles

Corrosion to top of windscreen edge of the roof.

Damage to n/s/f wing.

Exhaust flanges deteriorating at rear on both sides.

Moisture around o/s/f bottom ball joint.

Moisture around o/s/f steering rack boot.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 215,738 miles

Damage to n/s/f wing.

Exhaust front and rear flange deteriorating.

N/s/f suspension arm rubber bush deteriorating.

N/s/r light unit cracked lense.

O/s/f suspension arm bush cracking.

Radiator deteriorating.

Seepage around steering rack unit.

Slight seepage around o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber seal.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 213,669 miles

Damage to n/s/f wing.

Front and rear exhaust flanges deteriorating slightly.

Front heat shield loose and rattling.

Moisture on n/s/f inner steering rack boot.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

P.A.S slightly heavy.

Radiator deteriorating.

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 211,710 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre close to limit, also has two nails in.

o/s/f tyre showing un-even wear.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 207,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 203,561 miles

Oil leak

middle exhaust heat sheild loose and rattles

Pass 21 Jul 2006 198,978 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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R880 KPN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R880 KPN, 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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R880 KPN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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