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R882 SLL

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,403 mi
Last recorded117,403 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 SLL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 117,403 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 117,403 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 106,089 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

front and rear brake pads look low (inner)

nsf tyre damaged on side wall

plastic covers fitted

very slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 17 May 2008 101,865 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 101,865 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 85,781 miles

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2006 68,560 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 68,500 miles

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

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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R882 SLL is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R882 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 R882 SLL registered?

R882 SLL is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R882 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 SLL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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