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R335 JEU

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,761 mi
Last recorded142,761 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 JEU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2015 142,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2015 142,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 137,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 135,117 miles

front side lights are different colours

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside rear fog light lens discolouring

Fail 10 Jan 2013 135,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front side lights are different colours

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside rear fog light lens discolouring

Pass 31 Aug 2011 131,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

driver door mirror

Fail 31 Aug 2011 131,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

driver door mirror

Fail 22 Apr 2010 124,708 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 124,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,458 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 120,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 114,510 miles

225/55r16w firestone

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 28 Apr 2008 114,510 miles

225/55r16w firestone

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2007 107,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 102,244 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 102,165 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres worn in centre n/s 3mm o/s 4mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

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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R335 JEU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R335 JEU, 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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R335 JEU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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