MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,531 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre deteriated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
all exhaust joints heavely corroded
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
all exhaust joints heavely corroded
sill covers fitted
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
heat shield insecure over osr back box
Both rear exhaust joint corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Both rear exhaust joint corroded
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
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R679 FHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R679 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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R679 FHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 May 1998.
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