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S111 AXY

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,210 mi
Last recorded122,210 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 AXY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 122,210 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 119,722 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front brake disc slightly scored

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 10 Apr 2010 116,975 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 116,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 112,123 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 112,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 179,856 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,428 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 171,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 159,405 miles

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

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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S111 AXY is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S111 AXY, 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 S111 AXY registered?

S111 AXY is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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