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R982 HYJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,391 mi
Last recorded155,391 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 HYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 155,391 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside & nearside front tyres, wear on in/outer shoulders.advise wheel alignment.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 155,391 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside & nearside front tyres, wear on in/outer shoulders.advise wheel alignment.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 140,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 126,015 miles

All tyres worn on outer edges

Both front headlamps cloudy, beam image slighty reduced

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 117,655 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 117,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 109,100 miles

Rear pads seem low

Fail 28 Apr 2010 109,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear pads seem low

Pass 5 May 2009 100,525 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 100,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 3 May 2008 92,526 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2008 92,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,881 miles

Battery insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2006 78,007 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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R982 HYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R982 HYJ, 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 R982 HYJ registered?

R982 HYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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