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J15 COO

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

253,781 mi
Last recorded253,781 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 COO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 253,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 246,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered

oil leak

rear pads not visible

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension braking components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 236,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 236,731 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 225,586 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 225,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 204,558 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deterioted

Fail 26 Jul 2012 204,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust deterioted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 194,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 182,922 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 182,922 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 176,704 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 176,703 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 163,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 138,670 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 121,932 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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J15 COO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J15 COO, 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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J15 COO is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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