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R603 JHJ

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,073 mi
Last recorded155,073 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 JHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 155,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 152,047 miles

Engine oil level just above minimum mark on dipstick

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner tread and tread is on 2.00 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing on inner tread and tread is under 3.00 mm

Offside Front Steering has slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner tread and tread under 3.00 mm

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak engine /gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of coolant leak under bonnet

Pass 4 Jan 2019 145,256 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 135,708 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 128,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 126,730 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 126,730 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 121,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 121,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Tyre has multiple cuts

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 115,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,873 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 106,861 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 86,178 miles

front discs slightly warped still ok

Pass 3 Mar 2007 80,874 miles

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 4 Mar 2006 74,576 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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R603 JHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R603 JHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R603 JHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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