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R263 JNJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,427 mi
Last recorded134,427 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 JNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 134,427 miles

All exhaust system corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 134,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All exhaust system corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front middle section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 131,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front middle section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 121,974 miles

Both headlamps misted but still produce a beam pattern

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Permit pass ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 118,595 miles

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

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

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

both headlamps misty but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 13 Sep 2016 118,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both headlamps misty but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 10 Sep 2015 115,214 miles

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,627 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 109,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2013 109,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,835 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 100,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 94,628 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 89,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 84,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,030 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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R263 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R263 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 R263 JNJ registered?

R263 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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