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R916 BMX

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,387 mi
Last recorded140,387 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 BMX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,387 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 137,209 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 129,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 124,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,416 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,385 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 115,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,889 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,404 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre inside treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-advise immediate renewal.

nearside and offside rear tyre inner treads worn low-advise immediate renewal.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,348 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 61,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,442 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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R916 BMX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R916 BMX, 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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R916 BMX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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