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B10 MDD

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

171,270 mi
Last recorded171,270 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 MDD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 171,270 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 170,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 170,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 169,353 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 169,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 167,560 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION. VEHICLE BEEN STOOD.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 166,692 miles

Nearside Rear CV boot insecure

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 160,987 miles

Near Side Rear C/V Boot insecure

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 160,986 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Near Side Rear C/V Boot insecure

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 146,668 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

footbrake spongy feel

Pass 26 Mar 2013 134,600 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2012 129,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 129,208 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 111,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 106,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 88,093 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,812 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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B10 MDD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B10 MDD, 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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B10 MDD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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