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R601 BOE

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,909 mi
Last recorded158,909 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 BOE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 158,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 158,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 158,062 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 145,077 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 193,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 181,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 165,722 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 151,437 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 151,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 143,241 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 143,241 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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R601 BOE is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R601 BOE, 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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R601 BOE is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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