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R955 NKX

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,100 mi
Last recorded149,100 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 NKX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 149,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 147,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 147,130 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2011 141,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 137,244 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 125,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 114,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 201,848 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 189,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 189,535 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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R955 NKX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R955 NKX, 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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R955 NKX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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