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R95 FNC

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,186 mi
Last recorded156,186 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 FNC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 156,186 miles

both sides inner sill corroded

underbody has surface rust

Pass 17 Mar 2017 149,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 141,348 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 135,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 135,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 28 Mar 2014 129,511 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust deteriorating @ rear joints

Pass 4 Apr 2013 124,888 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 124,878 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 118,847 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 14 Mar 2011 116,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 114,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,656 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Mar 2008 109,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2007 105,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 103,641 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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R95 FNC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R95 FNC, 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 R95 FNC registered?

R95 FNC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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