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S498 JGM

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,737 mi
Last recorded153,737 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 JGM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 153,737 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 153,737 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 153,712 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 27 Apr 2016 149,873 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 149,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 146,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 142,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 137,409 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 133,561 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2012 133,561 miles

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

near side mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 130,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake discs worn front and rears

large screw in offside rear tyre wall edge

nearside wiper has marked screen

offside wiper arm hitting bonnet

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Fail 13 Sep 2010 130,414 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake discs worn front and rears

large screw in offside rear tyre wall edge

nearside wiper has marked screen

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 30 Mar 2009 128,259 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 117,437 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2007 109,539 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 109,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 98,854 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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S498 JGM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S498 JGM, 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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S498 JGM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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