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S112 XRJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,642 mi
Last recorded95,642 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 XRJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,642 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 87,972 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 87,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,730 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,730 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 69,244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,319 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 58,512 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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S112 XRJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S112 XRJ, 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 S112 XRJ registered?

S112 XRJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S112 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S112 XRJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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