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R279 JNJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,390 mi
Last recorded127,390 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 JNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,390 miles

Exhaust damaged

Exhaust has slight leak

Floor pans and sub frame damaged and corroded

Front Both headlamp pattern

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing strut top area has been modified for suspension travel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner and outer sills damaged and corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing strut top area has been modified for suspension travel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper and outer sills damaged and corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 127,381 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust damaged

Exhaust has slight leak

Floor pans and sub frame damaged and corroded

Front Both headlamp pattern

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing strut top area has been modified for suspension travel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner and outer sills damaged and corroded

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing strut top area has been modified for suspension travel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper and outer sills damaged and corroded

Part of exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 130,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 111,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 109,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,799 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 101,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,395 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 87,821 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,150 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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R279 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R279 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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R279 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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