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R48 TBD

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,481 mi
Last recorded152,481 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 TBD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 152,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 147,840 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 143,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 138,582 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 134,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2015 123,723 miles

exhaust system corroded

headlamp lenses in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn low

oil around engine

suspension components corroded

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 9 Dec 2014 122,046 miles

engine oil leaks.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

underside corroded.

Pass 20 May 2014 121,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2013 118,439 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

front brake hoses corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 116,817 miles

both headlights starting to deteriorate

both no plates starting to deteriorate

both rear shock absorber towers corroded

offside fog light slightly discoloured

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 114,825 miles

advise rear number plate .also note rear brake calipers becoming rusted. center exhaust heat shield is rusted.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 109,539 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 109,539 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,047 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 107,047 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,702 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 95,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 95,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 90,107 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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R48 TBD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R48 TBD, 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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R48 TBD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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