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S559 MBY

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,611 mi
Last recorded87,611 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 MBY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 87,611 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2021 87,611 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,990 miles

**Strong Advice near side front brake hose starting to slight twisted

Parking brake efficiency low . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

foot brake slight spongy

Fail 6 Aug 2013 86,988 miles

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

**Strong Advice near side front brake hose starting to slight twisted

Parking brake efficiency low . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

foot brake slight spongy

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,109 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,928 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,246 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 80,246 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 76,407 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 76,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,001 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,242 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 62,725 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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S559 MBY is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S559 MBY, 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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S559 MBY is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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