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R183 DNM

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,884 mi
Last recorded186,884 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 DNM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 186,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 176,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads very close to limit needs attention

front discs heavly worn needs attention

n/s/r light lens broken

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2010 176,654 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads very close to limit needs attention

front discs heavly worn needs attention

n/s/r light lens broken

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2009 164,236 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight lift in nearside front top balljoint

Fail 19 Jan 2009 164,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight lift in nearside front top balljoint

Pass 18 Jan 2008 156,308 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 156,308 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pad lining material appears considerably worn.

Improvement could be achieved to the offside main beam headlamp image.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 146,729 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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R183 DNM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R183 DNM, 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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R183 DNM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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