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R881 PFJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,360 mi
Last recorded165,360 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 PFJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 165,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 154,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 153,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 139,767 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 139,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 127,258 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 127,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 116,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 104,562 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 104,555 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R881 PFJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R881 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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What year was R881 PFJ registered?

R881 PFJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R881 PFJ safe to buy?

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