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R580 MBF

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,627 mi
Last recorded112,627 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 MBF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,627 miles

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

chassis corroded

sill protectors fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,303 miles

sill protectors fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 105,625 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill protectors fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,871 miles

sill protectors fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2021 102,861 miles

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

sill protectors fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,923 miles

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

Rear fog lamps faded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,115 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,967 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,594 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 93,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,279 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,045 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 89,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

front no plate cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2010 85,393 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 74,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 70,923 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 70,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,109 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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R580 MBF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R580 MBF, 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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What year was R580 MBF registered?

R580 MBF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R580 MBF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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