MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OS+NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OS+NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + outer sill (covers fitted) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + outer sill (covers fitted) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake pad pin loose (corroded)
Oil leak ()
Both rear inner sills / jacking points corroded
Both rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing
Engine oil leak
Front cross member corroded
Fuel filler pipes corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens are cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear vehicle structure areas corroded
Sill covers fitted both sides sills obscuring some areas
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower arms ball joints dust covers (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emissions limits just meet
nearside rear tyre at 3mm tread depth
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre at 3mm tread depth
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
emissions limits just meet
nearside rear tyre at 3mm tread depth
offside rear tyre at 3mm tread depth
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s & o/s rear exhaust joint corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s & o/s rear exhaust joint corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front brake discs getting worn.
slight play found in o/s track rod.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
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R96 HUG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R96 HUG, 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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R96 HUG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 January 1998.
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