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R98 SDF

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,385 mi
Last recorded123,385 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 SDF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,823 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

surface rust on chassis +rear subframe

Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

surface rust on chassis +rear subframe

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,874 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 84,763 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 84,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 29 May 2013 80,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

nearside and offside front windscreen washer jets partially blocked but clearing the screen

Fail 29 May 2013 80,627 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

nearside and offside front windscreen washer jets partially blocked but clearing the screen

Pass 29 May 2012 78,439 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 78,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 74,905 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear wheel arch/inner door step area rusted through. approx 15 inches from door clasp

Fail 11 May 2011 74,905 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm with inner tread badly worn [LEGAL TIME TEST]

offside rear tyre tread worn 1.6mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]

offside rear wheel arch/inner door step area rusted through. approx 15 inches from door clasp

Pass 21 May 2010 72,219 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)

rear brake pads appear 90% worn [check asap]

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 12 May 2009 69,358 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 64,175 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 64,175 miles

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

front nearside tyre worn inner shoulder close to wear bars [change asap]

rear nearside tyre worn to 2.5mm

rear offside tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 16 May 2007 58,873 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 54,615 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 54,615 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2005 49,390 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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R98 SDF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R98 SDF, 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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What year was R98 SDF registered?

R98 SDF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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