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R119 GDX

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,418 mi
Last recorded139,418 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 GDX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 139,418 miles

nearside and offside headlight lenses cloudy

suqeaking aux belt area

Pass 18 Feb 2020 139,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 tyre also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

STRONG ADVISE nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily perished

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

Fail 18 Feb 2020 139,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 tyre also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

STRONG ADVISE nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily perished

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 6 Mar 2019 138,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVLY PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

squeaking from aux belt area

Fail 27 Feb 2019 138,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVLY PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

squeaking from aux belt area

Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,054 miles

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished 225/55/16

squealing from aux belt area

Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,339 miles

squeaking from aux belt area

nail offside front tyre 225/55/16

nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy

nearside and offside front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 135,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 133,451 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 133,450 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2013 132,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside and offside front headlight washers insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2013 132,629 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside and offside front headlight washers insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2012 131,483 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 130,415 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 130,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 128,843 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 128,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 127,353 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 125,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 117,374 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 117,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 113,482 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

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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R119 GDX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R119 GDX, 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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R119 GDX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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