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R557 KAB

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,661 mi
Last recorded192,661 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 KAB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 192,661 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 192,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 187,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 172,753 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 172,753 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 162,133 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 154,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 152,001 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 152,239 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms have slight play

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 150,372 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front registraion plate damaged but still legible

Pass 10 Jun 2010 145,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 138,831 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 134,676 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 131,461 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 125,514 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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R557 KAB is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R557 KAB, 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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R557 KAB is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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