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R584 SLM

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

202,835 mi
Last recorded202,835 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 SLM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 202,835 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 197,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 189,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Jan 2019 189,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 180,070 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 27 Dec 2017 180,033 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Dec 2016 172,009 miles

Offside Rear Lower bottom bush on hub has slight play

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component top seal on rack has a slight weep (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 172,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Lower bottom bush on hub has slight play

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component top seal on rack has a slight weep (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 165,387 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 165,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 159,789 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s & n/s rear exhaust joints very rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2014 159,789 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s & n/s rear exhaust joints very rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2013 155,026 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear exhaust joints excessively corroded & crumbling

Pass 7 Dec 2012 149,836 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 145,018 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 139,773 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 139,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 137,248 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 135,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 135,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 11,099 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 117,397 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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R584 SLM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R584 SLM, 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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R584 SLM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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