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R97 OGN

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,777 mi
Last recorded189,777 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 OGN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 189,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 101,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 179,208 miles

screen cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2009 170,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wipers starting to split

front no plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2008 164,236 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 163,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 142,935 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 131,637 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 131,597 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge close to limit

o/s/r exhaust box corroding and slight blow

slight wear o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2005 118,960 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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R97 OGN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R97 OGN, 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 R97 OGN registered?

R97 OGN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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