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R95 TBD

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,080 mi
Last recorded73,080 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 TBD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 73,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F brake slightly binding

N/S/R inner arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,165 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 67,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded and weak in places

underside corroded in places

Pass 6 Jul 2020 62,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,374 miles

All Suspension Bushes Starting Perish And Split

All Suspension Components Corroded

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Sill Covers Fitted

Under Trays And Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 55,904 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all suspension components corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,776 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine sump corroding

exhgaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,775 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both 235 45 zr17 94w xl nexen (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine sump corroding

exhgaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked

corrosion to front and rear suspension and brake components

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 53,933 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked

corrosion to front and rear suspension and brake components

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust and under side of vehicle rusty

slight damage n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing

corrosion to suspension and brake components

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear no; plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear no; plate deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing

corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,805 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyre`s 1.6mm at time of test o/s rear starting to split

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

exhaust rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,608 miles

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)

all brake pipe/ hose unions corroding

corrosion to steering and suspension components

genaral corrosion to underside of vechile

Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,608 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

all brake pipe/ hose unions corroding

corrosion to steering and suspension components

genaral corrosion to underside of vechile

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,905 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake disc`s rusty on inner edge`s

front lower suspension bush`s perished

rear suspension bush`s perished

slight damaged n/s rear tyre outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,219 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 45,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,256 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,775 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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R95 TBD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R95 TBD, 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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R95 TBD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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