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R926 HGC

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,106 mi
Last recorded97,106 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 HGC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 97,106 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2017 95,748 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 26 Apr 2016 92,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 90,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 88,074 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 88,066 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 83,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,462 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,345 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 54,548 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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R926 HGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R926 HGC, 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 R926 HGC registered?

R926 HGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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