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L300 JWJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,560 mi
Last recorded169,560 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 JWJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 169,560 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 165,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 158,517 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 158,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 152,132 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 147,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn inner edges

front panel corroded

oil leak

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 136,279 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,159 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 129,631 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 125,441 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 117,927 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 113,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 111,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 106,701 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 100,640 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 95,992 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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L300 JWJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L300 JWJ, 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 L300 JWJ registered?

L300 JWJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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