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R41 NAW

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,647 mi
Last recorded134,647 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 NAW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 134,647 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both rear subrame rear mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills/chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

lots of front and rear suspension componenets corroded but not weakened.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 130,883 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove wheels to check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 123,093 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 118,991 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 118,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 110,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 102,209 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,755 miles

Front head light lenses deteriorating advise attention

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

outer sill covers fitted

small cracks in near and offside tyre outer walls

Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,322 miles

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

cracks in side walls of both front tyres

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2015 98,321 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

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

cracks in side walls of both front tyres

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,430 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 91,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,919 miles

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

the nsf and osf brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

the nsf and osf tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2011 76,919 miles

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

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

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

the nsf and osf brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

the nsf and osf tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,887 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,963 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 61,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,624 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,033 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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R41 NAW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R41 NAW, 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 NAW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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