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R537 RCF

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,588 mi
Last recorded153,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 RCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 153,588 miles

Offside Front wing has corrosion

under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 2 Jan 2017 150,039 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2016 150,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 141,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 127,862 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 127,859 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 117,444 miles

poor dip beam pattern from both headlamps

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2012 101,114 miles

Both front tyres are worn on both edges

Both rear tyres are worn slightly on both edges and offside rear damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing cords

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

Exhaust system flanges corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 80,953 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 80,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

All four tyres are worn on inner edges

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,020 miles

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

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

sill covers

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,171 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 46,957 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 46,957 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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R537 RCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R537 RCF, 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 R537 RCF registered?

R537 RCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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