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S531 BLG

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,867 mi
Last recorded159,867 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 BLG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 159,867 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 157,886 miles

Front both head light slightly faded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak diff area

Pass 23 Oct 2014 154,914 miles

subframe front and rear corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 154,891 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 150,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 138,869 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 126,191 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 126,160 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

all aluminium wheel rims damaged - STRONG ADVICE

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear silencers and flanges corroded

offside front lower suspension arm balljoint play

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 114,659 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 108,538 miles

Nearside front tyre wall cut

Radiator fins missing

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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S531 BLG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S531 BLG, 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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S531 BLG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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