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R358 SRY

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,421 mi
Last recorded182,421 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 SRY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 182,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 171,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 167,344 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 163,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 156,768 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 156,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brakes have slight binds

both rear brakes have binds after the handbrake has been applied

Pass 26 Apr 2014 151,862 miles

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

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

right front brake binding

Pass 22 Apr 2013 140,918 miles

right front brake is binding

Pass 20 Apr 2012 131,823 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,821 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 118,306 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 10 May 2010 115,069 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 115,069 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 108,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,262 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 108,168 miles

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

condition of front discs

Pass 14 Dec 2007 104,967 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 104,967 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 103,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 97,264 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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R358 SRY is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R358 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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R358 SRY is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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