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S293 JGP

1998 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,820 mi
Last recorded60,820 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Lexus RX300101,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 JGP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,820 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 53,795 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 53,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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S293 JGP is a 1998 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 101,756 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 RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S293 JGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S293 JGP registered?

S293 JGP is a 1998 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S293 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S293 JGP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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