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R31 KYJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 KYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,161 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

front registration plate craked

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,118 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 77,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,754 miles

All suspension components surface corroding and flaking

Exhaust system corroded

Rear chassis surface corroding and flaking

Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,322 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER IS CORRODING/EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODING/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER EDGE/FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK APPROX 70% WORN [VIEWED THROUGH WHEEL]

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,322 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER IS CORRODING/EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODING/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER EDGE/FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK APPROX 70% WORN [VIEWED THROUGH WHEEL]

Fail 17 Jul 2014 71,641 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODIN G/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER [SLIGHT ]EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING/REAR CHASIS IS SOLID BUT CORRODING

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,641 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODIN G/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER [SLIGHT ]EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING/REAR CHASIS IS SOLID BUT CORRODING

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and Rear brake pads 80% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody is showing age related corrosion and flaking advise clean off and wax oiling on next service

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,539 miles

Front brake pads are approx 70% worn / Vehcile underbody has general early signs of corrosion / Exhaust system corroding but secure at time of test / Rear brake pads are approx 75% worn (difficult to inspect)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,225 miles

Spare tyre flat / Two small chips to zone 'A' of windscreen / Front brake pads are approx 80% worn / Exhaust showing signs of corrosion / Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,193 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS EARLY SIGNS OF PLAY, BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW, REAR SUBFRAME LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION,

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,190 miles

EARLY SIGNS OF CORROSION TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND REAR OF VECHILE

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,316 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 61,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,080 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 59,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,959 miles

nearside front tyre is nearing legal limit. all 4 tyres will need pelacing for next mot

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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R31 KYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R31 KYJ, 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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R31 KYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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