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R504 JKO

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,623 mi
Last recorded183,623 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 JKO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2017 183,623 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 180,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 180,125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 172,964 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 165,274 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 159,996 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 6 May 2011 148,362 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 134,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 121,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 103,950 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 86,299 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2006 69,745 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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R504 JKO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R504 JKO, 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 R504 JKO registered?

R504 JKO is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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