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S140 DHR

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,616 mi
Last recorded219,616 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 DHR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 219,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f wing mirror missing

Fail 9 Aug 2018 219,499 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s wing mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 206,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 14 Aug 2017 206,897 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 203,459 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 199,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 195,587 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Sep 2013 191,025 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 186,365 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 181,972 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 175,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 168,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 163,482 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 163,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front number plate damaged

near side wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2007 158,729 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 158,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 153,669 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 148,897 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 148,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S140 DHR is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S140 DHR, 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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S140 DHR is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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