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S202 DFC

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,015 mi
Last recorded161,015 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 DFC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 161,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 161,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 133,006 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2008 133,006 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2007 100,682 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 100,230 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 80,323 miles

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.

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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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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