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L300 KTD

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,284 mi
Last recorded133,284 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 KTD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 133,284 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rosejoint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front lower arm rearmost suspension bushes deteriorated

brake fluid level low

exhaust flanges heavily corroded

oil leakage around nearside of subframe, steering rack and rack boot.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,421 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 109,560 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside of steering rack oily.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer sill covers fitted.

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

Undershields fitted.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 109,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside of steering rack oily.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer sill covers fitted.

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

Undershields fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 99,895 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ex heat sheild loose

Fail 8 Dec 2014 99,895 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ex heat sheild loose

Pass 2 Dec 2013 93,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,610 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 88,604 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 74,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,017 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 70,134 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 67,905 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 KTD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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