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R990 LAA

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,902 mi
Last recorded109,902 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 LAA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,902 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2013 105,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded but not excessive

Fail 8 Nov 2012 102,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded but not excessive

Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,052 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 97,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,718 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 94,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,346 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 89,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 82,848 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 82,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 74,803 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish.

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full examination of both outer sills

Fail 5 Nov 2007 74,803 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 64,796 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 64,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 53,166 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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R990 LAA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R990 LAA, 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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R990 LAA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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