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S5 CPL

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,550 mi
Last recorded180,550 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 CPL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2020 180,550 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 178,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion underneath Under vehicle surface and component general corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 169,638 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 167,361 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 165,488 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 155,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 149,219 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 141,287 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 134,428 miles

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

O/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,687 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 119,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 113,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 107,285 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 100,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 95,096 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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S5 CPL is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S5 CPL, 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 S5 CPL registered?

S5 CPL is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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