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R891 BLF

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,257 mi
Last recorded128,257 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 BLF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 128,257 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres slightly perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2018 126,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 123,456 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,285 miles

movement in o/s/f top swivel

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2016 117,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

movement in o/s/f top swivel

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2015 110,230 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 103,308 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,308 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 97,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 May 2013 97,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,645 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 90,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 86,260 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 10 May 2010 81,113 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 77,317 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 73,574 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 69,681 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 69,681 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2006 66,169 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

INBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES HIGH BUT NOT A FAILURE

WINDSCREEN WIPERS POOR

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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R891 BLF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R891 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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R891 BLF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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