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R137 JNA

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,331 mi
Last recorded91,331 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 JNA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shockers corroeded

both tail pipes corroeded

chip on windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 87,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,714 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 67,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,223 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 59,223 miles

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

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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R137 JNA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R137 JNA, 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 R137 JNA registered?

R137 JNA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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