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R874 SLL

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,974 mi
Last recorded98,974 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 SLL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,974 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Child Seats fitted.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres worn to 3mm.

N/S/F Wiper Blade deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured Bleaching (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

Various areas of damage to Bodywork.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 98,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Child Seats fitted.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres worn to 3mm.

N/S/F Wiper Blade deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured Bleaching (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

Various areas of damage to Bodywork.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

both nearside tyres low on tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 79,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,222 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 75,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 65,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 55,717 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,420 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 36,419 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2006 36,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 30,892 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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R874 SLL is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R874 SLL, 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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R874 SLL is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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