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R141 JWC

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,219 mi
Last recorded103,219 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 JWC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 103,219 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 103,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,389 miles

offsides front wing slight damage

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,896 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,038 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,486 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

shoulder wear to both front tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2005 65,518 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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R141 JWC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R141 JWC, 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 R141 JWC registered?

R141 JWC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R141 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 JWC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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