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S136 SBU

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,715 mi
Last recorded124,715 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 SBU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 124,715 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 118,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,553 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,824 miles

Both car battery leads are loose

Brake fluid level is low!!

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers badly smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Oil leak

Play in steering rack mounting bushes

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Apr 2009 102,824 miles

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

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

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

Both car battery leads are loose

Brake fluid level is low!!

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers badly smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Oil leak

Play in steering rack mounting bushes

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Feb 2009 102,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Both car battery leads are loose

Both rear stop lights look dull recommend replacing bulbs

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumber insecure and damage to front of vehicle

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Play in steering rack mounts

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,067 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 80,294 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 80,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 73,793 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

interior mirror insecure

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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S136 SBU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S136 SBU, 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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S136 SBU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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