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LEXUS GS3001998 · 3.0L PETROL

R481 PWN

Vehicle Insight Summary

With unavailable miles recorded, this GREEN 1998 LEXUS GS300 runs on PETROL with a 2997cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 21/06/2016
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
2997cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available history, though the data is now critically outdated. The last recorded MOT test in June 2015 at 124,223 miles passed with no defects, indicating the car was in good mechanical condition at that time. However, because no tests have been logged for the past eleven years, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle cannot be verified. The gap in records suggests the car has either been stationary for a long period or operated outside of the legal testing framework. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle of twenty-eight years, averaging roughly 4,400 miles per year. Between May 2010 and June 2015, the car covered approximately 35,368 miles, which reflects consistent low-intensity usage. The recorded mileage of 124,223 miles suggests that the drivetrain and engine components have faced minimal mechanical wear, but low mileage often correlates with the age degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluids, as well as potential corrosion from periods of inactivity not captured by a standard MOT inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components previously flagged in the past. The 2010 record noted inner tyre wear on the front, and the 2013 test identified a worn inner track rod, necessitating a check of the current suspension bushings and tie rod ends. The 2011 report of low brake hydraulic fluid suggests a need to inspect the brake system for leaks in the lines or calipers. Given the decade plus gap since the last test, particular priority should be given to checking for structural rust underbody and the condition of all perished hoses, as these degrade over time regardless of the mileage driven.

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40
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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No MOT history available

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