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S56 RNE

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,184 mi
Last recorded114,184 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 RNE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,184 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 114,164 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 102,266 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Nearside mirror deterioated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 102,263 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Nearside mirror deterioated

PAS pump slightly noisey (PAS fluid level possibly low)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,448 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 92,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pads not visable - possibly wearing thin (further investigation recommended)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,376 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,632 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,933 miles

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

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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S56 RNE is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S56 RNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S56 RNE registered?

S56 RNE is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S56 RNE safe to buy?

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