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R939 MGT

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,892 mi
Last recorded133,892 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 MGT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 133,892 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 126,878 miles

Advise both front headlight lenses faded.

Advise both front tie bar bushes split and perished.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise nearside rear tyre wearing low and close to legal limits.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 122,950 miles

advise both head lamp lenses deteriorating

advise movement in both front seat base-frames

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

advise off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 120,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise movement in offside front seat base-frame.

advise offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

advise various stone chips front screen.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 120,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges.

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise movement in offside front seat base-frame.

advise oil leak from power steering pipes.

advise various stone chips front screen.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 116,964 miles

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges

advise both headlamp lenses deteriorating

advise front screen chipped

advise movement in off side front seat base-frame

advise some movement in both front lower ball joints

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 14 Dec 2011 112,689 miles

advise both front tie bar bushes perrished and split.

advise drivers seat slight movement.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 112,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

advise both front tie bra bushes split and perrished.

advise drivers seat slight movement.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 108,753 miles

advise both front tyres starting wear inner edges

advise both rear tyres wearing low 2.0 - 2.5 mm tread left

advise exhaust system very corroded

advise rear brake pads wearing

advise some movement in both front seat bases-frames

advise spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Dec 2009 101,830 miles

advise exhaust heat sheild loose and corroded

advise some movement in off side front seat base

advise wipers smeary

Pass 22 Dec 2008 97,622 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 97,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 93,505 miles

Deterioration noted to front registration plate.

Exhaust heat shields to front insecure resulting in continuous rattle.

Wear noted to inner edges of treads of front tyres with uncommon wear pattern.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 87,736 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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R939 MGT is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R939 MGT, 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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R939 MGT is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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