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L300 RPH

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,659 mi
Last recorded142,659 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 RPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 142,659 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 142,142 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2017 129,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 12 May 2016 119,819 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 May 2015 119,120 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system coorded

Pass 18 Apr 2014 110,116 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,933 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,774 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,635 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 49,635 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,483 miles

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

nearside front tyre inside edge perished

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,512 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 RPH is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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