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R570 XBC

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,731 mi
Last recorded138,731 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 XBC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 138,731 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 27 Aug 2016 134,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear suspension corroaded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 125,184 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)

rear suspension rusty

Fail 17 Aug 2015 125,176 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 suspension rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2014 120,789 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe and chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 20 Aug 2014 120,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe and chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Aug 2013 117,192 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake cables deteriating

Fail 12 Aug 2013 117,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 111,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust heatshield rattles

exhaust system getting rusty

headlights on low limits

oil on undertray

rear suspension arms have bushes slightly deteriating

slight pitting rear brake discs inner faces

Fail 28 Jul 2012 111,634 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust heatshield rattles

exhaust system getting rusty

headlights on low limits

oil on undertray

rear suspension arms have bushes slightly deteriating

slight pitting rear brake discs inner faces

Pass 25 Aug 2011

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,643 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,732 miles

n/s front tyre very close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 17 Feb 2009 88,495 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,017 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING UNDERNEATH RUSTING

Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,931 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 69,211 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 69,211 miles

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

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

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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R570 XBC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R570 XBC, 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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R570 XBC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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