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L16 HSE

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,352 mi
Last recorded95,352 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 HSE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,352 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2011 95,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,684 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 71,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning lamp on

small cut to n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,680 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 123,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 116,181 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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L16 HSE is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L16 HSE, 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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L16 HSE is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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