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L300 DOD

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,656 mi
Last recorded119,656 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 DOD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 119,656 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

All front steering components heavily corroded but not weakened

All front suspension components heavily corroded but not weakened

All rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Both front inner brake discs poor condition

Both rear brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Gearbox sump corroded

Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside front turret area corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has play

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside front turret area corroded

Offside front tyre has cracks to tread area

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear chassis rail corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills. Suspect heavier corrosion than can be assessed

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and offside rear panel repair coverd in under seal

Fail 4 Feb 2014 119,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All front steering components heavily corroded but not weakened

All front suspension components heavily corroded but not weakened

All rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Both front inner brake discs poor condition

Both rear brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Gearbox sump corroded

Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside front turret area corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has play

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside front turret area corroded

Offside front tyre has cracks to tread area

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear chassis rail corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills. Suspect heavier corrosion than can be assessed

Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,166 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 109,420 miles

o/s rear coil spring end tip brocken off not fail [sec 2 4c]

Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,523 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 103,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 98,225 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 93,487 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 86,359 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 75,663 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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L300 DOD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L300 DOD, 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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L300 DOD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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