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R556 FLG

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 FLG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,889 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 105,889 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,207 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 84,933 miles

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

Front brakes fluctuating slightly.

Front heatshield loose on exhaust

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 84,897 miles

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

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

Front brakes fluctuating slightly.

Front heatshield loose on exhaust

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,178 miles

Exhaust corroded (not blowing)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

exhaust slightly corroded at rear flange

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,806 miles

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

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)

rear brake pads not fully visable (possibly wearing thin)

Pass 29 May 2012 58,903 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Nearside wing mirror deterioated

Offside front tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2011 54,157 miles

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

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

all shock absorbers in poor condition

front and rear no plates in poor condition

front head lamps in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2010 49,538 miles

both registration plates slightly clouded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,381 miles

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 32,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,660 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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R556 FLG 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 86.7%.

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 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 R556 FLG, 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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R556 FLG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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