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R665 FHJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,564 mi
Last recorded140,564 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 FHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2018 140,564 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 130,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 119,612 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,918 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 114,963 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 112,478 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 106,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,491 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 96,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,102 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,955 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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R665 FHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R665 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 R665 FHJ registered?

R665 FHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R665 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 FHJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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