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R371 OAU

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,121 mi
Last recorded165,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 OAU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 165,121 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 165,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 157,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

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

rear brake pads not visible

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2015 157,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads not visible

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Oct 2015 157,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 149,478 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 149,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 136,419 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 128,658 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 128,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,410 miles

N/S/F Tyre slight wear on outer edges.

O/S/F Tyre slight wear on inner edge.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 113,994 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 113,994 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 106,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,911 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 97,911 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 91,145 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 91,145 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,193 miles

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

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

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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R371 OAU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R371 OAU, 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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R371 OAU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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