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R10 FHA

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,033 mi
Last recorded128,033 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 FHA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 128,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre wear inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,038 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing the windscreen a little (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 116,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing the windscreen a little (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 111,791 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,689 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,457 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 91,449 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 63,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 54,690 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 54,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 44,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 39,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 35,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 35,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R10 FHA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R10 FHA, 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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R10 FHA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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