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R4 SSF

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,796 mi
Last recorded110,796 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 SSF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 110,796 miles

Brake pipes/fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Severe oil from underside engine/gearbox

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,999 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 76,249 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 76,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 69,550 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,781 miles

Front headlamps milky

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front headlamps milky

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,242 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 57,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,425 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,768 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,766 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres shows signs of age deterioration.

Front bumper insecure

O/S/F Brake disc slightly scored.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,663 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,176 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 47,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 46,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,488 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 44,488 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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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R4 SSF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R4 SSF, 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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R4 SSF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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