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R678 LFM

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,597 mi
Last recorded146,597 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 LFM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 146,597 miles

Nearside 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 Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,430 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front have lift (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 133,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 127,961 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 110,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Number plates in boot are not legal

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,147 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,782 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 86,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 82,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,912 miles

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

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

centre heat shield on exhaust loose ,

Pass 8 Feb 2007 73,999 miles

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,047 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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R678 LFM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R678 LFM, 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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R678 LFM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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