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S797 JGF

1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,209 mi
Last recorded180,209 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto117,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 JGF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 180,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 172,327 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 165,917 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 161,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 158,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 156,002 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 156,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 152,547 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 148,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 148,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 143,514 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 139,982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 132,795 miles

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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S797 JGF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S797 JGF, 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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S797 JGF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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