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R514 FTW

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,947 mi
Last recorded209,947 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 FTW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 209,947 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 209,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 205,468 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 205,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 198,075 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2013

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 191,399 miles

rust patches & sill covers fitted

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 12 Dec 2012 191,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

VSC lamp on

rust patches & sill covers fitted

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 22 Dec 2011 182,439 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2011 182,432 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

centre & rear exhaust joint corroded

ns track rod xs play

Pass 13 Dec 2010 170,575 miles

n/s/f steering rack end slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2009 154,235 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 154,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 138,890 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 106,131 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)

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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R514 FTW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R514 FTW, 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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R514 FTW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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