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M40 KYD

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,381 mi
Last recorded154,381 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 KYD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 154,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

under body and suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 11 May 2023 150,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all flexi brake pipe ferruls coated in underseal

exhaust system deteriorated repaired multiple times

front and rear suspension components coated in underseal

underbody undersealed

Fail 11 May 2023 150,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all flexi brake pipe ferruls coated in underseal

exhaust system deteriorated repaired multiple times

front and rear suspension components coated in underseal

underbody undersealed

Pass 5 May 2022 145,541 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 141,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 134,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 126,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,211 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,792 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,891 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 80,430 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 80,430 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,370 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,016 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 65,377 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 59,769 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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M40 KYD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M40 KYD, 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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M40 KYD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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