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S177 BFG

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,134 mi
Last recorded180,134 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 180,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 179,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 177,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 177,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 176,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 175,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2016 175,015 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 173,425 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 173,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

passenger door catch insecure bonnet will not lock closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 171,830 miles

wheels marked.slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 168,096 miles

both headlight reflectors starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Sep 2012 164,014 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 164,014 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 159,974 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 159,974 miles

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

o/s/f shock leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2010 153,078 miles

wheels marked, stone chip in screen, rear pads getting low required soon, both front tyres close to wear bands and getting low on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 144,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres on wear bands.

brake fluid level getting low.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 131,235 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 121,054 miles

brake fluid low †all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 115,738 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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S177 BFG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S177 BFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S177 BFG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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