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S527 AWP

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,690 mi
Last recorded191,690 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 AWP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 191,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 184,049 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 174,512 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyer side wall cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2011 174,512 miles

offside front tyer side wall cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2009 166,117 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 150,490 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 149,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 142,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 142,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 135,923 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 135,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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S527 AWP is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S527 AWP, 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 S527 AWP registered?

S527 AWP is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S527 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 AWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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