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R125 YAJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,759 mi
Last recorded186,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 YAJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 186,759 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on limit of wear

Fail 30 Jun 2014 186,758 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre on limit of wear

Pass 9 Jan 2013 174,443 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 167,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust fittings corroding

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 30 Nov 2010 158,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 30 Nov 2010 158,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 17 Nov 2009 144,500 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

some wear suspension etc -especially rear lower arm outer pivots

Fail 13 Nov 2009 144,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

some wear suspension etc -especially rear lower arm outer pivots

Pass 8 Nov 2008 131,020 miles

nearside top swivel boot split, some wear suspension. rear tyres very marginal tread wear on outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2007 118,621 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 118,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 105,563 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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R125 YAJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R125 YAJ, 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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R125 YAJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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