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R952 FNJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,759 mi
Last recorded131,759 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 FNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 131,759 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 111,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 111,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 105,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 96,863 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 90,013 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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R952 FNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R952 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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What year was R952 FNJ registered?

R952 FNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R952 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 FNJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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