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R456 TJU

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,129 mi
Last recorded169,129 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 TJU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 169,129 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 161,399 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 161,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front wiper smearing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 150,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 150,751 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 142,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 128,761 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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R456 TJU is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R456 TJU, 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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R456 TJU is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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