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R871 PFJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,167 mi
Last recorded189,167 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 PFJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 189,167 miles

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Complete exhaust system corroding/deteriorating

Front crossmember corroding

Fuel tank corroding

Inner faces of rear brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator oil cooler outlet pipes corroding

Rear inner sills corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2011 185,714 miles

Air conditioning condensor deteriorating

Both rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm

Complete exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Headlamps plastic lenses slightly discoloured

Offside rear fog lamp lens slightly discoloured

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering pipes slightly corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Slight play to nearside of steering rack, steering arm

Surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Temporary stick on mirror glass fitted to offside door mirror

Fail 19 Jul 2011 185,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Air conditioning condensor deteriorating

Both rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm

Complete exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Headlamps plastic lenses slightly discoloured

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated/discoloured

Offside rear fog lamp lens slightly discoloured

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering pipes slightly corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Slight play to nearside of steering rack, steering arm

Surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 6 Aug 2010 178,598 miles

Both front lower trailing arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Dried antifreeze corrosion to top of radiator?

Exhaust system corroding

Front and rear steering,braking and suspension components corroding

Offside door mirror glass slightly discoloured

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sill panels

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Slight play to both steering rack tie bar arms

Pass 3 Aug 2009 169,171 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn down to 1.6mm legal wear limit

Exhaust corroding

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorating

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2009 169,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyre treads worn down to 1.6mm legal wear limit

Exhaust corroding

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorating

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2008 159,865 miles

Air conditioning condenser in slightly poor condition

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Complete exhaust section corroding

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight front brake distortion and imbalance found on roller brake test

Pass 14 Feb 2008 153,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding

Front steady bar bushes slightly deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Intermidiate exhaust section cracking but no major exhaust gas leak

Nearside rear exhaust silencer splitting but no major exhaust gas leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Very slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Fail 12 Feb 2008 153,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding

Front steady bar bushes slightly deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Intermidiate exhaust section cracking but no major exhaust gas leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear exhaust silencer splitting but no major exhaust gas leak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2007 138,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2006 126,106 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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

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R871 PFJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R871 PFJ, 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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R871 PFJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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