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R575 RCF

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,817 mi
Last recorded171,817 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 RCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 171,817 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 170,207 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 168,582 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 168,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 165,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 150,225 miles

Centre brake light partly working.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged hanging loose ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 150,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise headlamp polish.

Centre brake light partly working.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged hanging loose ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 149,962 miles

Brake valve leaking abs pump (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 136,884 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 136,884 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 121,451 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,101 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,417 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight Engine Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,797 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

unable to check inside brakes

unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 74,333 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 70,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,617 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,622 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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R575 RCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R575 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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R575 RCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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