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M333 TAB

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,928 mi
Last recorded123,928 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 TAB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 123,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 123,924 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 123,815 miles

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

Slight Play In Front Wheels

Fail 22 Feb 2011 123,815 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Slight Play In Front Wheels

Pass 9 Feb 2010 122,245 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 105,844 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 95,406 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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M333 TAB is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M333 TAB, 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 M333 TAB registered?

M333 TAB is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M333 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 TAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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