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R985 HYJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,345 mi
Last recorded138,345 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 HYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 138,345 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 138,345 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 132,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 131,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake warning light stays on

Fail 21 Feb 2013 131,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake warning light stays on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 128,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 123,873 miles

Bonnet release lever sticking

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Plastic oversills fitted

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 123,873 miles

Bonnet release lever sticking

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Plastic oversills fitted

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 118,208 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 111,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 106,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 100,499 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 100,499 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 100,499 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R985 HYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 R985 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 R985 HYJ registered?

R985 HYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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