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R362 FNG

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,593 mi
Last recorded126,593 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 FNG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2022 126,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 May 2021 124,605 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 124,595 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2020 117,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc corroding on inner surface.

corrosion developing on underside components of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2020 117,706 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc corroding on inner surface.

corrosion developing on underside components of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

near side and off side inner sills becoming corroded

off side hand brake efficiency low

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test. Un able to fully check outer sills.

Fail 25 May 2019 102,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

near side and off side inner sills becoming corroded

off side hand brake efficiency low

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test. Un able to fully check outer sills.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,265 miles

n/s and o/s rear suspension turrets becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,906 miles

Offside hand brake efficiency is low.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,768 miles

All 4 tyres getting perished/cracking in between treads.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 95,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All 4 tyres getting perished/cracking in between treads.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,237 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

most suspension components have corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,822 miles

o/s front mirror poor

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

most suspension and braking components corroded

rear brake pads appear to be thin

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all exhaust joints starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,324 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,829 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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R362 FNG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R362 FNG, 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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R362 FNG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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