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S477 RLA

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,994 mi
Last recorded137,994 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 RLA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 137,994 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 134,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 134,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 132,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 128,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear number plate is deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2010 123,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 123,090 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 116,589 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 116,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 111,377 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2008 111,367 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2007 104,375 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 104,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 97,357 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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S477 RLA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S477 RLA, 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 S477 RLA registered?

S477 RLA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S477 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S477 RLA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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