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S538 OPX

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 OPX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 118,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 113,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,686 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 90,501 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

brake fluid level low

engine underside cover temp repaired

front tyres wearing on inner edge

osr tyre perished and crackedc

plastic sill coveres fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2009 90,501 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

all tyres perished and cracked

brake fluid level low

engine underside cover temp repaired

front tyres wearing on inner edge

osr tyre perished and crackedc

plastic sill coveres fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 86,374 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 86,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 80,874 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 OPX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPX, 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 S538 OPX registered?

S538 OPX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S538 OPX safe to buy?

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