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R9 MWG

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,568 mi
Last recorded157,568 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 MWG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 157,568 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 155,442 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 155,442 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre slight worn inner edge & side wall cut

near side rear tyre cracked & worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner edge

off side rear tyre slight cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2009 152,046 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 137,248 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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R9 MWG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R9 MWG, 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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R9 MWG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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