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R925 WGW

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,474 mi
Last recorded13,474 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 WGW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 13,474 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 103,484 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,668 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge adv check tracking etc

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,783 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 73,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,906 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,053 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,427 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,281 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,486 miles

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

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 13 Feb 2007 44,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 40,593 miles

rear no plate discolour

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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R925 WGW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R925 WGW, 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 R925 WGW registered?

R925 WGW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R925 WGW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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