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S177 LRA

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,632 mi
Last recorded128,632 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 LRA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,632 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 125,352 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,351 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 117,490 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,112 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 109,207 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,879 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,419 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2010 90,746 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 86,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,119 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 81,882 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 76,541 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 76,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S177 LRA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S177 LRA, 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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S177 LRA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S177 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S177 LRA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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