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D3 REL

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 REL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 83,827 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 83,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2020 83,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 56,430 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 56,430 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 48,829 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 40,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,096 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,655 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,365 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,691 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,384 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,469 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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D3 REL is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D3 REL, 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 D3 REL registered?

D3 REL is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is D3 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 REL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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