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R271 JNJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,519 mi
Last recorded165,519 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 JNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 165,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 165,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 157,963 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 157,693 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 151,643 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 151,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 147,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 143,951 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 143,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn and starting to crack

Pass 11 Feb 2011 139,921 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 132,902 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 132,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 125,991 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 125,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 118,932 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 118,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 99,681 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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R271 JNJ 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 58.8%.

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 R271 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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R271 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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