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R592 TCF

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,500 mi
Last recorded113,500 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 TCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,500 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers Fitted

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 113,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers Fitted

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 107,936 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 107,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished but not to chords

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not to chords

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished but not to chords

Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,296 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,110 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,787 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake discs starting to corrode

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,442 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joins corroded and poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2012 91,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joins corroded and poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,025 miles

centre to rear exhaust joins corroded and poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,882 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 68,401 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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R592 TCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R592 TCF, 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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R592 TCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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