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GLZ 8536

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,060 mi
Last recorded186,060 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 8536
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 186,060 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

exhaust center section slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 186,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

exhaust center section slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 163,647 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 163,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 150,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to nsf wing area

slight cuts in n/s and o/s front tyres

slight damage to o/s/f seat belt webbing not weakened or frayed

Fail 26 May 2009 149,218 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cuts on sidewalls

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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GLZ 8536 is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GLZ 8536, 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 GLZ 8536 registered?

GLZ 8536 is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is GLZ 8536 safe to buy?

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