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R585 ODM

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,619 mi
Last recorded193,619 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 ODM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 193,619 miles

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

corrosion to both rear inner arch areas

Fail 7 Sep 2016 193,619 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner arch areas

Pass 23 Sep 2015 184,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 179,484 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 179,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 175,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake fluid low

water leaking of the bottem of engine

Fail 30 Sep 2013 175,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake fluid low

water leaking of the bottem of engine

Pass 29 Sep 2012 170,787 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 163,869 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 158,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 151,898 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,352 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 134,020 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 124,165 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 124,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R585 ODM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R585 ODM, 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 R585 ODM registered?

R585 ODM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R585 ODM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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