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R930 STS

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,765 mi
Last recorded50,765 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 STS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,439 miles

wipers poor

Fail 19 Aug 2011 48,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wipers poor

Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,291 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front heat shields loose

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,976 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 34,959 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 34,959 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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R930 STS is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R930 STS, 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 R930 STS registered?

R930 STS is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R930 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R930 STS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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