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S560 YON

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,429 mi
Last recorded104,429 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 YON
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 104,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 101,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2009 101,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2008 97,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 91,317 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 87,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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.

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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S560 YON is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S560 YON, 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 S560 YON registered?

S560 YON is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S560 YON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S560 YON shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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