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L30 OGC

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,760 mi
Last recorded169,760 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 OGC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 169,760 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 165,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 158,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 153,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 140,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 137,731 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 136,345 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 134,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 125,663 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 125,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 108,874 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 108,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,961 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 93,500 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,688 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 67,935 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,938 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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L30 OGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L30 OGC, 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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L30 OGC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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