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R282 JNJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,624 mi
Last recorded105,624 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 JNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 105,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 99,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,245 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,864 miles

All tyres perished

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 77,861 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

All tyres perished

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,878 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,511 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,769 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,519 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,429 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,500 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 43,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake fluid low

unable to check condition of rear brake pads

windscreen wipers starting to split

Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,387 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 39,387 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,597 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 34,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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R282 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R282 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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R282 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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