MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handbrake light remains on
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Handbrake light remains on
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
of side front tyre wearing thin on in side thread
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
of side front tyre wearing thin on in side thread
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R852 BLF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R852 BLF, 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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R852 BLF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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