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S1 GVC

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,545 mi
Last recorded99,545 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 GVC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,545 miles

Battery condition poor.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn very close to it's structure layer . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery condition poor.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn very close to it's structure layer . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,358 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre ware to inner tread edge

steering rack damp on back and ware in mounting bush's

Fail 14 Jun 2018 93,358 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre ware to inner tread edge

steering rack damp on back and ware in mounting bush's

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear ware to inner tread edge

damp on rear of steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 90,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,024 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 88,024 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet insecure on latch (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,820 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 85,820 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 78,587 miles

ALL BALLJOINT DUST COVERS PERISHED SLIGHTLY

BOTH BOTTOM BALLJOINT COVERS DAMP BUT NOT SPLIT

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING AT JOINTS

REAR SUSPENSION TURRETS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS SOFT WITH SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 18 Nov 2013 78,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL BALLJOINT DUST COVERS PERISHED SLIGHTLY

BOTH BOTTOM BALLJOINT COVERS DAMP BUT NOT SPLIT

FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES (NO TREAD)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING AT JOINTS

REAR SUSPENSION TURRETS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS SOFT WITH SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,701 miles

advis rear brake pad check

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,235 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 64,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,089 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,150 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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S1 GVC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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 S1 GVC, 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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S1 GVC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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