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R702 ARJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,456 mi
Last recorded106,456 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 ARJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 106,407 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,706 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,706 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 97,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,855 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,699 miles

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

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

rear subframe rusting

Pass 6 May 2010 81,832 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has cracks on inner side wall but not through to cords

Pass 11 May 2009 78,581 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 78,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2008 74,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 70,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 67,419 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 67,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R702 ARJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R702 ARJ, 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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R702 ARJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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