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R204 XDC

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,220 mi
Last recorded205,220 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 XDC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 205,220 miles

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

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

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

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

headlight lenses faded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 205,180 miles

1 offside headlight slightly faded

2 corrosion on exhaust rear nearside

3 slight play on offside front steering suspension

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 205,178 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)

1 offside headlight slightly faded

2 corrosion on exhaust rear nearside

3 slight play on offside front steering suspension

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 204,504 miles

1 nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edgese

2 slight play on offside front steering suspension

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2012 203,185 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 201,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 199,541 miles

1 brake fluid level below max

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 199,531 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

1 brake fluid level below max

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 191,719 miles

1 brake fluid level below max

1 slight play on offside front track rod inner joint

2 advance play on nearside front steering track rod inner joint

3 nearside rear seatbelt visual check only child seat fitted

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2009 191,719 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1 brake fluid level below max

1 slight play on offside front track rod inner joint

2 advance play on nearside front steering track rod inner joint

3 nearside rear seatbelt visual check only child seat fitted

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 182,924 miles

1 slight play on nearside front steering inner track rod joint

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 182,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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R204 XDC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R204 XDC, 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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What year was R204 XDC registered?

R204 XDC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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