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B15 MCL

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 MCL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,185 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 78,748 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 76,491 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 74,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 71,862 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 69,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 64,482 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 60,076 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2008 55,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 52,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 49,331 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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B15 MCL is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B15 MCL, 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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B15 MCL is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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