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R996 JVW

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,833 mi
Last recorded146,833 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 JVW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 146,833 miles

n/side and o/side front lower arms inner mountings becoming weakened and starting to split etc

slight play wear inner steering rack joints

Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has wear inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2017 140,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has wear inner edge

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,245 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 129,244 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 124,451 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 124,451 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 119,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 113,018 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,659 miles

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

front tyres balding on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 102,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,900 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,900 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,449 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 85,449 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 73,732 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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R996 JVW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R996 JVW, 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 R996 JVW registered?

R996 JVW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R996 JVW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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