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R917 CNB

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,150 mi
Last recorded129,150 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 CNB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 129,150 miles

number plate slight damage

various places corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,504 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

exhaust corroded

power steering belt cracked

various components and places corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 125,689 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspenion arm ball joint upper

Pass 27 Apr 2015 125,689 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspenion arm ball joint upper

Pass 1 May 2014 123,219 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 121,522 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

slight detioration of suspenion bushes

Fail 18 Apr 2013 121,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

slight detioration of suspenion bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2011 117,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight 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)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 114,372 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 111,949 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 111,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,947 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight playin offside rear suspension arm

Pass 25 Sep 2007 106,147 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 101,331 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 101,329 miles

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

Uneven tyre wear to front tyres

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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R917 CNB is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R917 CNB, 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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R917 CNB is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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