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S154 APN

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,001 mi
Last recorded129,001 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 APN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,374 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,753 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jun 2011 96,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 94,872 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

water in boot

Pass 20 Mar 2010 94,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

water in boot

Fail 25 Mar 2009 88,119 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,119 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,259 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,462 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 76,000 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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S154 APN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S154 APN, 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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S154 APN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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