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S47 AUF

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,596 mi
Last recorded125,596 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 AUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 May 2012 113,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 102,888 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO CRACK.

Pass 11 May 2010 100,868 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 93,194 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,601 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 85,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 76,495 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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S47 AUF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S47 AUF, 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 S47 AUF registered?

S47 AUF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S47 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S47 AUF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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