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R262 JNJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,286 mi
Last recorded98,286 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 JNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 98,286 miles

both sills ans fuel tank look corroded

brake servo looks to have been leaking

n/s/r brake pipe pitted

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2010 98,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both sills ans fuel tank look corroded

brake servo looks to have been leaking

exhaust corrroded

heat sheild loose at rear

n/s/r brake pipe pitted

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 94,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear lense cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2009 94,555 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear lense cracked

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight distortion at both front brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2008 90,112 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 90,112 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 75,398 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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R262 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R262 JNJ, 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 R262 JNJ registered?

R262 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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