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K11 APO

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,805 mi
Last recorded178,805 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 APO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 178,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 178,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 172,286 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 172,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 164,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns & os sill coverd

Pass 8 Apr 2014 157,859 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

nearside front inner wall perished

offside front inner tyre wall perished

offside rear inner trye wall perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 153,787 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 148,450 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 147,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all headlight lenses starting to craze

n/s/f door trim tearing

n/s/r tyre has cuts around inner sidewall not down to chords

o/s/f tyre "scrubbing" inner edge

o/s/r tyre has cuts around inner sidewall not down to chords

Pass 16 Mar 2011 141,060 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s/f brake binding slightly

parking brake travel poor

slight play in rear arm bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2010 139,647 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 134,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 127,151 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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K11 APO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K11 APO, 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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K11 APO is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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