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S433 JGM

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,536 mi
Last recorded135,536 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 JGM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 135,536 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 135,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 131,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 128,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 121,261 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 121,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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S433 JGM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 117,153 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S433 JGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S433 JGM registered?

S433 JGM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S433 JGM shows 6 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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