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R892 JPN

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,073 mi
Last recorded114,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 JPN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 114,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 110,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 106,058 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing in outer edges and outer wall has a cut not exposing cords 225 55 16 yokohama

nsr and osr tyres wearing unevenly

uable to visually inspect condition of rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,413 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 95,806 miles

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Pass 25 Jan 2012 94,291 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,270 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 84,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 81,173 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 81,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 75,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 70,877 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 70,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R892 JPN is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R892 JPN, 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 R892 JPN registered?

R892 JPN is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R892 JPN safe to buy?

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