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NJZ 7005

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,399 mi
Last recorded119,399 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 7005
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 119,399 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 118,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 117,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 117,020 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 115,358 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 115,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 109,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 105,499 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,507 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,771 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,216 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 80,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,948 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 64,948 miles

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

n/s/ wiper is split

Pass 15 May 2009 56,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

auxillary belt cracking

brake fluid contamination at off side bulk head area

Fail 15 May 2009 56,745 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

auxillary belt cracking

brake fluid contamination at off side bulk head area

Pass 22 May 2008 49,105 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 49,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 45,543 miles

ALL TYRES SHOULD BE RECHECKED AT ABOUT 48500 MILES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2006 31,697 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 31,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NJZ 7005 is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NJZ 7005, 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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NJZ 7005 is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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