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R656 FHJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,593 mi
Last recorded69,593 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 FHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,593 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,427 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 63,973 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,892 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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R656 FHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R656 FHJ, 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 R656 FHJ registered?

R656 FHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R656 FHJ safe to buy?

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