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S11 DGE

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,703 mi
Last recorded161,703 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 DGE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2011 161,703 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 161,703 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 155,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 155,617 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 147,774 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 147,774 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 137,774 miles

Battery insecure

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

centre exhaust exhaust heat shield lose making noise

Pass 18 Dec 2006 118,237 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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S11 DGE is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S11 DGE, 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 S11 DGE registered?

S11 DGE is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S11 DGE safe to buy?

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