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R988 YTF

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,444 mi
Last recorded104,444 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 YTF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 104,444 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2012 104,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,562 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/s/f tyre worn inside edge advise 4 wheel alignment check.

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,886 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,379 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 71,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMP WASHER JET MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 3.5MM

TRACKING

Fail 19 May 2007 65,305 miles

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

IS SERVICE DUE

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2007 65,305 miles

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

IS SERVICE DUE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,714 miles

BATTERY POOR

nail in tyre

Fail 24 May 2006 58,464 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.00MM BATTERY SOUNDS POOR

Pass 31 May 2005 51,877 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 51,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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R988 YTF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R988 YTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R988 YTF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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