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J500 ANL

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,313 mi
Last recorded136,313 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 ANL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2009 136,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 132,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 128,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 122,040 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 112,690 miles

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

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

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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J500 ANL is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J500 ANL, 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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What year was J500 ANL registered?

J500 ANL is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is J500 ANL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 ANL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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