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R336 JEU

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,497 mi
Last recorded195,497 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 JEU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2017 195,497 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 195,392 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,933 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slightly play at steering rack mountings

Pass 6 Nov 2013 188,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 181,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011
Pass 15 Sep 2010 164,162 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 154,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 146,059 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 136,428 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 122,181 miles

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

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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R336 JEU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R336 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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What year was R336 JEU registered?

R336 JEU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R336 JEU safe to buy?

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