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R145 JEU

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,202 mi
Last recorded136,202 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 JEU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,202 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 136,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 135,548 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 135,548 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 134,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,229 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 133,613 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 133,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 131,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 125,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 118,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 112,556 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 112,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 104,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 96,961 miles

Offside Front 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 1 Apr 2006 89,152 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 89,152 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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)

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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R145 JEU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R145 JEU, 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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R145 JEU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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