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N9 PJN

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,013 mi
Last recorded123,013 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 PJN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 123,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 114,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,560 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 105,115 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,164 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,501 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 91,677 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 91,677 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 87,505 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,170 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 84,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,167 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 70,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,387 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 46,439 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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N9 PJN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N9 PJN, 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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N9 PJN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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