MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,850 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake slight binding
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge
Offside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (7.1.2)
brake fluid level low
brake pedal travel
not all centre stop lamp bulbs work
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)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
unable to see rear brake pads.
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
suspect the front brake calipers to be partially siezed or the front flexi hoses to be breaking down internally causing the pedal to feel poor and the front application error which is also the cause of the bind
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S538 BLG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 S538 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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S538 BLG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 November 1998.
Is S538 BLG safe to buy?
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