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L13 DRW

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,321 mi
Last recorded189,321 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 DRW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 189,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 189,321 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 174,178 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 174,178 miles

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 157,963 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 157,963 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 140,622 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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L13 DRW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L13 DRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L13 DRW registered?

L13 DRW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for L13 DRW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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