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R922 CNB

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,135 mi
Last recorded186,135 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 CNB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 186,135 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 186,124 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)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake fluid leval low

exhaust corroded

play in both inner rack joints

play in both rear bottom bushes

rear brake pads low

slight play in both bottom ball joint

underside corroded in places

Pass 14 Sep 2013 173,923 miles

corrosion on underside in places

rear brake pads low

temp brake fluid cap fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2012 166,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 157,923 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 157,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 143,958 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 143,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 139,975 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 139,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 131,246 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to assess offside and nearside outer sills due to they are covered withh sill skirtings

Pass 22 Aug 2007 120,712 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 109,272 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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R922 CNB is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R922 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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R922 CNB is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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