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R554 PVN

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 PVN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,797 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 109,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside front brake pads low. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 103,003 miles

Front Battery insecure Secured. (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside front brake pads low. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,082 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 85,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,525 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 74,525 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 68,565 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,565 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,556 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,463 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on exchaust system .

Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,918 miles

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

brake pedal soft

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,171 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 65,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,660 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,011 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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R554 PVN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R554 PVN, 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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R554 PVN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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