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R27 GBB

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,632 mi
Last recorded135,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 GBB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 135,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases a exhaust deteriorating (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 135,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases a exhaust deteriorating (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 115,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and tail exhaust system heavily corroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 115,328 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and tail exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 113,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 113,092 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 109,345 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 107,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 105,966 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 104,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,963 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 101,302 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,872 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 99,836 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 99,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 86,892 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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R27 GBB is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R27 GBB, 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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R27 GBB is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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