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R509 FAD

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,615 mi
Last recorded151,615 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 FAD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 151,615 miles

damage to n/s front wing

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 147,862 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 147,392 miles

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

o/front n/s damaged

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 147,392 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/front n/s damaged

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 146,719 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged and deteriated

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

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 146,719 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

nearside wing mirror damaged and deteriated

Pass 27 Oct 2012 145,323 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 145,313 miles

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)

nearside fog lamp damaged

nearside front mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view

Fail 7 Apr 2010 145,313 miles

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

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)

nearside fog lamp damaged

nearside front mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view

Pass 23 Oct 2008 142,663 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 142,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn low

passenger door mirror broken

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 16 Oct 2007 138,552 miles

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

tested wet condition

undershield fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2007 138,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet wont shut

tested wet condition

undershield fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2005 119,269 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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

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R509 FAD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R509 FAD, 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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What year was R509 FAD registered?

R509 FAD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R509 FAD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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