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P600 HAL

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,145 mi
Last recorded116,145 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP600 HAL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,519 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,974 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 110,974 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2018 106,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 102,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre outer wall perrished

under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 101,038 miles

Both rear tyre outer wall perrished all round

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 May 2014 100,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 100,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 98,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 97,299 miles

Exhaust systam corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 96,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2010 95,872 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 95,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 95,305 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 95,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,330 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 94,330 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,472 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 70,696 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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P600 HAL is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P600 HAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P600 HAL is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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