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R277 EHJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 EHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Jan 2023

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 180,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2019
Pass 13 Apr 2018 172,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perrished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 172,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perrished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 112,855 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 169,347 miles

Front Tyres slightly perished (Both)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 169,346 miles

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

Front Tyres slightly perished (Both)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 159,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to inner side wall.no cords exposed.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 157,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 155,856 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 154,636 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 152,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 150,846 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 149,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 146,535 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 143,450 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 141,737 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 139,559 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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R277 EHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R277 EHJ, 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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R277 EHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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