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S149 LRA

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

189,920 mi
Last recorded189,920 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 LRA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 189,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 181,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 181,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 174,605 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 167,380 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 162,492 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 162,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 157,817 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 152,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 152,592 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 148,103 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 148,103 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 142,606 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 142,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 137,734 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 137,734 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 133,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 133,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 127,830 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 121,345 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 114,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 114,829 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 103,990 miles

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

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

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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S149 LRA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S149 LRA, 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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S149 LRA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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