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S180 ADM

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,915 mi
Last recorded171,915 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 ADM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 171,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front headlights are frosted

front crossmember corroded and holed in middle not in prescribed area

heat shield rattling on nearside rear

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 169,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 169,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 161,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 149,741 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 143,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 135,138 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 135,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 132,791 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 May 2011 132,791 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2010 125,599 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 120,372 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 120,286 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 112,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 66,419 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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S180 ADM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S180 ADM, 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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S180 ADM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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