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R41 FEV

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,854 mi
Last recorded166,854 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 FEV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2020 166,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

all underside has advanced corrosion

front cross member/lower radiator support has advanced corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2018 166,854 miles

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

advanced corrosion on rear sill ends

slight corrosion on rear subframe

slight corrosion throughout underside

Fail 2 May 2018 166,854 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside very rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2016 166,854 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 166,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases A minor leak near the front and the rear silencer joins caused by the system corroded (7.1.2)

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)

Various areas of corrosion around the inner sills and rear subframe

Pass 29 Sep 2014 157,680 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 157,677 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 150,223 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 150,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 144,253 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushs perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 138,984 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 138,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 133,326 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 127,650 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 127,620 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

near/side front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 122,079 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES SLIGHT PLAY IN O/SIDE STEERING RACK FRONT PADS LOW

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 122,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES SLIGHT PLAY IN O/SIDE STEERING RACK FRONT PADS LOW

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

Pass 30 May 2007 115,854 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 109,029 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 109,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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R41 FEV 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 60%.

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 R41 FEV, 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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R41 FEV is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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