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R898 FNJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,604 mi
Last recorded136,604 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 FNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 136,604 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front reg plate cracked

o/s/f mirror slightly damaged

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Feb 2011 132,287 miles

o/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 130,724 miles

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

crack in front registration plate

Fail 15 Feb 2010 130,713 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

crack in front registration plate

unable to check n/s front wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 6 Mar 2009 128,232 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 128,232 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 126,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 123,286 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 120,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2005 115,605 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
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R898 FNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R898 FNJ, 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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R898 FNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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