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R986 HYJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,085 mi
Last recorded132,085 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 HYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 132,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift with bar please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Rear both exhaust back box heat shields adrift please keep checked

Fail 7 Jun 2016 129,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift with bar please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Rear both exhaust back box heat shields adrift please keep checked

Pass 17 Apr 2015 126,744 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 120,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,551 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 109,747 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 105,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 105,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,693 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 91,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,830 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 85,830 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 79,680 miles

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

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

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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R986 HYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R986 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R986 HYJ registered?

R986 HYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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