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R274 JNJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,546 mi
Last recorded130,546 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 JNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 130,546 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 130,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,085 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 124,085 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 118,922 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 114,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 108,630 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 108,630 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 102,999 miles

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

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

heatshild insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2010 97,634 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 89,386 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,479 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,692 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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R274 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R274 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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R274 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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