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R903 STS

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,271 mi
Last recorded146,271 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 STS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 146,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 144,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 140,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 137,249 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 134,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,071 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 130,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 123,153 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 116,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,161 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 107,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 101,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 86,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 78,569 miles

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

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

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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R903 STS is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R903 STS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R903 STS registered?

R903 STS is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R903 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 STS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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