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N19 GLB

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,807 mi
Last recorded113,807 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 GLB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,807 miles

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

Front Disks -slight warp

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,619 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside mirror getting faded

offside rear fog light bulb getting fadad

outer sills covered

Fail 3 Nov 2016 112,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside mirror getting faded

offside rear fog light bulb getting fadad

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,726 miles

both front brake discs getting pitted/scorred and starting to judder

nearside front tyre near limit

offside front tyre on limit

offside mirror slightly faded

slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 5 Nov 2015 110,726 miles

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

both front brake discs getting pitted/scorred and starting to judder

nearside front tyre near limit

offside front tyre on limit

offside mirror slightly faded

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,859 miles

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

all brake discs getting scorred

Fail 6 Nov 2014 106,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

all brake discs getting scorred

Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,559 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 103,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 102,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2011 97,042 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs pitted

o/s/f tyre slightly perished and worn close to limit

Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,964 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,218 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 15 May 2007 88,185 miles

Ref:test number 261015837126

Fail 15 May 2007 88,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight movment to steering rack mountings

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

Fail 15 May 2006 82,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 82,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N19 GLB is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N19 GLB, 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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N19 GLB is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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