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S539 BLG

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,322 mi
Last recorded80,322 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 BLG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 80,322 miles
Fail 23 May 2021 80,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 80,322 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 80,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 77,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,795 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 72,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,318 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,051 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,717 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 61,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,401 miles

N/S/F,O/S/F Tyre inner edges close to legal limits.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,445 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,766 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,210 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,693 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,610 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 35,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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S539 BLG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 S539 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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S539 BLG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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