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S523 RBE

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,150 mi
Last recorded70,150 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 RBE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 70,150 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 70,143 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,812 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

play in rack mountings

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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S523 RBE is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S523 RBE, 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 S523 RBE registered?

S523 RBE is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S523 RBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 RBE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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