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R604 JDM

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,302 mi
Last recorded150,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 JDM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 150,302 miles

1 OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULBS IN/OP

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH HEADLIGHT BEAMS WEAK

CHASSIC REAR LEG DAMAGED DUE TO ACCIDENT DAMAGE

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FRONT

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F INNER RACK END

Pass 24 May 2012 136,174 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 24 May 2012 136,172 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 31 Mar 2011 111,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,556 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)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,442 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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R604 JDM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R604 JDM, 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 R604 JDM registered?

R604 JDM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R604 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 JDM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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