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M20 MAW

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

221,802 mi
Last recorded221,802 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 MAW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 221,802 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2015 221,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2013 210,051 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 188,369 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 188,347 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front Steering arm has slight play at its fixings

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 176,750 miles

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

Offside front steeering arm has slight play at its fixings

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 160,673 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 160,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 146,867 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 146,867 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 145,255 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 132,239 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 119,104 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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M20 MAW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M20 MAW, 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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What year was M20 MAW registered?

M20 MAW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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