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S132 TKE

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,014 mi
Last recorded131,014 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 TKE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,014 miles

Covers Fitted

Crack in Lower Part of Windscreen

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre Has A cut in Outer Tyre wall

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 131,014 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers Fitted

Crack in Lower Part of Windscreen

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre Has A cut in Outer Tyre wall

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 130,986 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding After Park Brake Applied (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding After Park Brake Applied (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers Fitted

Crack in Lower Section of Windscreen

Cut in O/S Front Outer Tyre wall

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 130,977 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 126,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake pads loose in carrier/holder but can not come out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has long crack along bottom but view of road okay

Fail 22 Jan 2015 126,107 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake pads loose in carrier/holder but can not come out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has long crack along bottom but view of road okay

Pass 7 Dec 2013 113,759 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 108,075 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S rear brake caliper pads loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 108,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

N/S rear brake caliper pads loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 104,159 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 104,156 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 96,166 miles

Damage on body on nearside rear wheel arch.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,604 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 83,913 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 79,846 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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S132 TKE is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S132 TKE, 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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S132 TKE is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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