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R940 FKO

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,871 mi
Last recorded126,871 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 FKO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 126,871 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,389 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 122,882 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 115,094 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 115,094 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2011 110,974 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 109,853 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 109,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 104,201 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 104,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 17 Jun 2008 99,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 89,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 81,457 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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R940 FKO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R940 FKO, 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 R940 FKO registered?

R940 FKO is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R940 FKO safe to buy?

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