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R914 WRA

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,396 mi
Last recorded114,396 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 WRA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 114,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 111,823 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 110,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 106,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/rear coil spring tail end missing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 105,233 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 105,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,893 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 97,891 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,913 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,269 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside and outer ege.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 83,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside and outer ege.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,508 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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R914 WRA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R914 WRA, 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 R914 WRA registered?

R914 WRA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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