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L300 SAA

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,608 mi
Last recorded85,608 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 SAA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,608 miles

rear brakes starting to wear

sill cover??

surface rust on exaust

Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,768 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 78,768 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,462 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 SAA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SAA, 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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How do I check the history of L300 SAA?

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What year was L300 SAA registered?

L300 SAA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is L300 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 SAA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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