MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
body damage and n/s door mirror damage
both rear brake discs corroded/worn
exhaust corroded
front pads appear low
some footbrake travel
some play in steering rack rubber mountings
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
exhaust corroded
front pads appear low
some footbrake travel
some play in steering rack rubber mountings
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
body damage and n/s door mirror damage
both front brake discs worn/corroded
both rear brake discs corroded/worn
exhaust heat sheild insecure
front tyres wearing on edges
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust heat sheild insecure
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S202 DFC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S202 DFC, 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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What year was S202 DFC registered?
S202 DFC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 August 1998.
Is S202 DFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S202 DFC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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