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R885 MEH

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,758 mi
Last recorded146,758 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 MEH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 146,758 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 30 Nov 2016 146,756 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 134,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 133,888 miles

Both rear tyres, outer side walls cracked and perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2014 133,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear tyres, outer side walls cracked and perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2013 131,967 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover under engine, partially checked

plastic covers on outer sill to offside and nearside

Fail 18 Jul 2013 131,967 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover under engine, partially checked

plastic covers on outer sill to offside and nearside

Fail 10 Apr 2012 130,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 130,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 123,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 119,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 115,827 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,227 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 106,328 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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R885 MEH 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 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 R885 MEH, 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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R885 MEH is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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