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S150 RLS

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,941 mi
Last recorded196,941 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 RLS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 196,941 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2017 196,941 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2016 185,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 185,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 178,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake pipe corroded at union

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2014 172,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 168,025 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)

exhaust rusty

sill covers

Pass 5 Jul 2012 163,229 miles

ex rusty

sill covers

Pass 11 May 2011 156,960 miles

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

rear discs worn

sill covers

Pass 14 May 2010 150,873 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 150,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

2 x rear child seats fitted

225/55/16/95w michelin

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 137,831 miles

225/55/16/95w michelin

strong advisory nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall(advise it is replaced)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 122,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front track controll arm bushes perishing

wear ridges on front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2007 113,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 105,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 94,426 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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S150 RLS is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 S150 RLS, 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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S150 RLS is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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