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R975 FFU

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,131 mi
Last recorded152,131 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 FFU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 152,131 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 152,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres heavily worn inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 150,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 150,877 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 148,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 142,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and rear pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 142,227 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and rear pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,838 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 120,287 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The exhaust is leaking

The n/s front lower suspension arm, ball joint dust cover is weaping

The o/s rear brake pads are worn to the limit

The rear number plate is fading

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,975 miles

all unber body corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,975 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

all unber body corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

all rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present

nearside and offside rear inner sills and chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

nearside front wiper blade is split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

offside front tyre is wearing on both edges and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,747 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 83,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,661 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 81,667 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,544 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 76,092 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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R975 FFU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R975 FFU, 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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R975 FFU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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