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S129 BDP

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,423 mi
Last recorded212,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 BDP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 212,423 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 212,411 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front discs slightly deterioated

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

Rear no plate discoloured

Pass 10 Jun 2008 201,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 201,910 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake disks poor condition

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear subframe bushes perished

stone chip in screen

Pass 7 Jun 2007 188,175 miles

Chip in screen

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 5 Jun 2006 170,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level low

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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S129 BDP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S129 BDP, 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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S129 BDP is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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