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R515 FNA

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,174 mi
Last recorded213,174 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 FNA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 213,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 206,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 202,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate cracked but readable

Fail 13 Jul 2010 202,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate cracked but readable

Pass 5 Mar 2009 192,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 189,136 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 189,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 183,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 142,186 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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R515 FNA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R515 FNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R515 FNA registered?

R515 FNA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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