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S153 UCA

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,735 mi
Last recorded72,735 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 UCA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 72,735 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 'Both sides' (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,311 miles

Offside Rear fog light is slightly discolored

Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,373 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 69,308 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 66,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 61,599 miles

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,793 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,198 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,198 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,749 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,204 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 45,204 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,491 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,830 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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S153 UCA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S153 UCA, 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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What year was S153 UCA registered?

S153 UCA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S153 UCA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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