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R14 FLO

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,037 mi
Last recorded118,037 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 FLO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 118,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mil (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,013 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 112,013 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 103,841 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 103,840 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,839 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 96,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,561 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 87,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 74,150 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 74,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,004 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 62,099 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2007 58,751 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,698 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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R14 FLO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R14 FLO, 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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R14 FLO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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