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R354 SRY

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,884 mi
Last recorded166,884 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 SRY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 166,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 166,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 166,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 166,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r strut auxiliary mountings missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear prop giebo coupling starting to crack

Fail 7 May 2014 166,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r strut auxiliary mountings missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear prop giebo coupling starting to crack

Pass 8 May 2013 164,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r strut centre mounting bolts missing but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 7 May 2013 164,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r strut centre mounting bolts missing but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 2 May 2012 163,016 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 2 May 2012 163,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 4 May 2011 160,535 miles

Battery insecure

o/s/f non obligatory fog light not working

o/s/r door wont open from inside or outside

Fail 21 Apr 2011 160,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

o/s/f non obligatory fog light not working

o/s/r door wont open from inside or outside

Pass 26 Apr 2010 154,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 145,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 145,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 143,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 134,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2007 134,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 125,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 124,686 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 Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tax Disc Holder encroaches into Zone B more than 40mm

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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R354 SRY is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R354 SRY, 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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R354 SRY is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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