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S579 XNF

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,811 mi
Last recorded157,811 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 XNF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 157,811 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides rear floor damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2013 157,811 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides rear floor damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2012 147,945 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine misfire

front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriated

n/s rear top radius arm has slight play in ball joint

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear section of exhaust corroded and tail pipe loose

Fail 13 Jul 2012 147,547 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine misfire

front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriated

n/s rear top radius arm has slight play in ball joint

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear section of exhaust corroded and tail pipe loose

Pass 22 Jun 2011 135,325 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 135,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 134,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 133,704 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 132,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 131,408 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 131,408 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 128,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S579 XNF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S579 XNF, 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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S579 XNF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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