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S14 GAM

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,988 mi
Last recorded150,988 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 GAM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 150,988 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

battery light on [not charging]

under body corrosion

Fail 20 May 2021 150,982 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both polish (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both arm lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

battery light on [not charging]

under body corrosion

Pass 28 May 2015 145,823 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 139,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 130,170 miles

offside front and offside rear tyre wearing thin frome inside.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 121,356 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 121,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 121,352 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 121,352 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 120,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 108,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005

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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S14 GAM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 S14 GAM, 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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S14 GAM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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