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S58 ACG

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,828 mi
Last recorded125,828 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 ACG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 125,828 miles

Both rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm service wear bars

General corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Oil on and around n/s steering rack and pipework

Poor connection to n/s/f position lamp

Rear number plate delaminating

Small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration to both front suspension arm inner bushes

Some uneven wear to both front tyres

Unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 1 Aug 2012 114,260 miles

Advanced corrosion to both rear exhaust joints

Brake pedal slightly spongy and long travel for model

Engine oil leak

Light corrosion to rear inner sill, floor pans structural areas

Oil on n/s steering rack

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear number plate delaminating

Small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration to both front suspension lower arm inner bushes

Fail 1 Aug 2012 114,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Advanced corrosion to both rear exhaust joints

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

Brake pedal slightly spongy and long travel for model

Engine oil leak

Light corrosion to rear inner sill, floor pans structural areas

Oil on n/s steering rack

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rattle in exhaust

Rear brake pads worn close to service limits

Rear number plate delaminating

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service wear to front brake discs, close to limits

Small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration to both front suspension lower arm inner bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2011 107,312 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

front pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 99,775 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads 25% left

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

rear discs slighty worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 99,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads 25% left

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

rear discs slighty worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,207 miles

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)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Fail 7 Jul 2008 78,075 miles

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,075 miles

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them

Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,582 miles

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Fail 30 Jul 2007 68,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,284 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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S58 ACG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S58 ACG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S58 ACG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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