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S114 LLX

1998 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

245,112 mi
Last recorded245,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 LLX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 245,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 245,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 241,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 241,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 229,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r exhaust box corroded.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 229,575 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r exhaust box corroded.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 211,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn inner sides

Fail 9 Aug 2011 211,063 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn inner sides

off side rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2010 197,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

considerable travel parking brake pedal

slight wear near side rear hub lower bush

slight wear off side rear hub lower bush

undertray fitted to front and side floors

Fail 14 Apr 2010 197,472 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

considerable travel parking brake pedal

slight wear near side rear hub lower bush

slight wear off side rear hub lower bush

undertray fitted to front and side floors

Pass 9 Apr 2009 178,747 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

considerable travel on parking brake pedal

near side door mirror glass missing

Fail 9 Apr 2009 178,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

considerable travel on parking brake pedal

near side door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 163,288 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

considerable travel on parking brake pedal

recommend early replacement of front and rear brake pads

undertray fitted at front of vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2008 163,288 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

considerable travel on parking brake pedal

recommend early replacement of front and rear brake pads

undertray fitted at front of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2007 147,503 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 147,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 129,736 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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S114 LLX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S114 LLX, 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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S114 LLX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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