MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slightly corroded (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear inner tyre perished and cracked
oil leak
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING PRESCIBED AREAS
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEMS VERY CORRODED
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
REAR OFFSIDE WING AERIAL INSECURE IN BODY
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING PRESCIBED AREAS
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEMS VERY CORRODED
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
REAR OFFSIDE WING AERIAL INSECURE IN BODY
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
one bulb out in high level brake light
rear offside wing aerial insecure in body
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
one bulb out in high level brake light
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of all prescribed areas
two bulbs not working in centre stop light
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of all prescribed areas
two bulbs not working in centre stop light
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
underside of vehicle very rusty
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R843 EBA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R843 EBA, 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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R843 EBA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 April 1998.
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