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R818 HUH

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,853 mi
Last recorded93,853 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 HUH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 93,853 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

both front upper inner cover insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2012 93,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

both front upper inner cover insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,225 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 89,175 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2010 84,529 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 73,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 66,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,025 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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R818 HUH is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 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 R818 HUH, 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 R818 HUH registered?

R818 HUH is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R818 HUH safe to buy?

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