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R885 YNN

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,706 mi
Last recorded128,706 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 YNN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 128,706 miles

slight wear to front brakes. tyres wearing on edges. rear diff wet with oil. other exhaust parts corroded. engine undertray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2007 128,705 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear to front brakes. tyres wearing on edges. rear diff wet with oil. other exhaust parts corroded. engine undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2006 120,412 miles

engine under tray fitted †exhaust joints corroded †slight perrishing to various suspension bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2005 113,070 miles

Front tyres wearing edges †Exhaust corroded but gas tight †Near side front lower door trim damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2005 113,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

borderline binding from nsf brake †front tyres worn on edges †exhaust corroded but gas tight †nsf lower door trim damaged

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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R885 YNN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R885 YNN, 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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What year was R885 YNN registered?

R885 YNN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R885 YNN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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