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S538 BLG

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,850 mi
Last recorded141,850 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 BLG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 141,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 140,069 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 137,974 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 137,965 miles

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.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 136,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 136,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 135,832 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 135,832 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 128,071 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 128,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 110,721 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,663 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,568 miles

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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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.

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