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S183 BFG

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,349 mi
Last recorded126,349 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 126,349 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 126,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 123,501 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 123,501 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 105,681 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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S183 BFG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S183 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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What year was S183 BFG registered?

S183 BFG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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