MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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)
wheels marked.slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
both headlight reflectors starting to deteriorate
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)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/f shock leaking
wheels marked, stone chip in screen, rear pads getting low required soon, both front tyres close to wear bands and getting low on edges
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear tyres on wear bands.
brake fluid level getting low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid low †all tyres wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?
Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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