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R255 HFM

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,419 mi
Last recorded197,419 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 HFM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 197,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 197,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 189,359 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 177,667 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 166,755 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 166,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre has a puncture

Pass 12 Aug 2015 155,664 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 144,843 miles

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

front n/s seat belt damaged

play in the front n/s top ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2013 137,454 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 137,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 131,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 131,563 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 124,097 miles

n/s front seatbelt damaged

wishbone bushs cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2011 124,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s front seatbelt damaged

wishbone bushs cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2010 116,700 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,293 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 99,641 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 90,729 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 90,729 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,629 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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R255 HFM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R255 HFM, 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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R255 HFM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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