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R970 GUG

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 GUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016
Pass 15 Jan 2015 118,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes binding

Pass 1 Nov 2012

rear brake pads could be wearing thin o/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder brake fluid getting low water was low antifreeze strenth wants checking

Fail 31 Oct 2012

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake pads could be wearing thin o/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder brake fluid getting low water was low antifreeze strenth wants checking

Pass 18 Oct 2011
Fail 12 Oct 2011

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010
Fail 1 Sep 2010

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 93,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 88,837 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 83,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R970 GUG 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 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 R970 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 R970 GUG registered?

R970 GUG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R970 GUG safe to buy?

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