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R96 HUG

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

247,897 mi
Last recorded247,897 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 HUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 247,897 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 247,886 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 243,065 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 242,303 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 237,337 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 233,654 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 226,608 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 215,131 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 215,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 202,638 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 202,638 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 190,968 miles

n/s & o/s rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 190,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 178,628 miles

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.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 172,056 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 165,279 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 165,279 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 157,337 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 147,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 134,498 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)

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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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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