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P10 MEW

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,034 mi
Last recorded231,034 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 MEW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 231,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front aux belt on engine in very poor condition (spilt in two)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass taped in (8.1.2a)

Offside Front radiator has bad leak

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 230,945 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view just met requirements (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 230,936 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing no reading (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding 127% (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view just met requirements (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 228,907 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly dragging on

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2015 228,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly dragging on

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2014 226,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge & cracking

rear heat shields insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2014 226,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge & cracking

rear heat shields insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2013 223,328 miles

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

exhaust corroded

under car corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 220,790 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 220,789 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 216,285 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 216,285 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 210,049 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 210,048 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 197,011 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 197,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f side light poor

Pass 17 Sep 2008 181,735 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2007 159,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 130,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 105,437 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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P10 MEW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P10 MEW, 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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P10 MEW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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