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S533 KLX

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,690 mi
Last recorded157,690 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 KLX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 157,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 154,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 154,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 148,323 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 148,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 145,553 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 145,553 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2011 140,596 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 140,596 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 140,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 121,141 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 115,042 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 110,265 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 104,836 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 104,836 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 100,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in tyre

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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S533 KLX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S533 KLX, 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 S533 KLX registered?

S533 KLX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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