MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,345 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
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
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R985 HYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R985 HYJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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