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S388 RET

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,475 mi
Last recorded105,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 RET
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 105,475 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 105,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight water leak from front of engine

Pass 6 Jan 2007 97,945 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 97,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 89,368 miles

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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S388 RET is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S388 RET, 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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What year was S388 RET registered?

S388 RET is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S388 RET shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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