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S489 FAJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,149 mi
Last recorded148,149 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 FAJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2018 148,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 145,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 142,473 miles

temp repair to exhaust made

Pass 18 Mar 2015 137,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 132,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 126,317 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear handbrake cable casing split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 120,438 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 116,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 107,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,436 miles

slight play in top of steering column

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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S489 FAJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S489 FAJ, 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 S489 FAJ registered?

S489 FAJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S489 FAJ safe to buy?

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