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S57 ACG

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,365 mi
Last recorded93,365 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 ACG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 93,365 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under body components heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,173 miles

Exhaust joints at rear very corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 91,173 miles

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

Exhaust joints at rear very corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,815 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,527 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2009 85,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,514 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,117 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2008 84,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

brake warning light on dash

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside wiper split but clearing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 82,727 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge, n/s front wearing outside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,006 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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S57 ACG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S57 ACG, 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 S57 ACG registered?

S57 ACG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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