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R967 GUG

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,383 mi
Last recorded111,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 GUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,383 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 111,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

Play in rear suspension hub bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 109,865 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,148 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2012 105,286 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 105,286 miles

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

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,417 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 102,417 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 97,745 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,372 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 87,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 84,087 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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R967 GUG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R967 GUG, 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 R967 GUG registered?

R967 GUG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R967 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R967 GUG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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