MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,427 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate damaged
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
erratic RPM / surging revs / poor idle speed
front number plate damaged
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil level low
front number plate damaged
Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel return pipe in centre of vehicle has been partially crushed by impact. recommend replacement of the affected part.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R499 KGO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R499 KGO, 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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R499 KGO is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 February 1998.
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