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R387 ECR

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,782 mi
Last recorded100,782 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 ECR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,980 miles

exhaust system very rusty

nearside headlight just within aim adjuster u/s

offside rear tyre bald inner edge (225/55/16)

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust system very rusty

nearside headlight just within aim adjuster u/s

offside rear tyre bald inner edge (225/55/16)

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,980 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear exhaust boxs to centre exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2010 85,980 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear exhaust boxs to centre exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,058 miles

surface corrosion rear surspension,subframe

Fail 12 Jun 2009 75,052 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion rear surspension,subframe

Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 47,802 miles

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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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R387 ECR is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R387 ECR, 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 R387 ECR registered?

R387 ECR is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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