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A15 SGY

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,875 mi
Last recorded78,875 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SGY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,875 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,935 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,233 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,615 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,654 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,158 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 51,077 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre close too limits and worn inner edge

Fail 3 May 2014 51,077 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre close too limits and worn inner edge

Pass 4 May 2013 50,591 miles

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

front number plate broken

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 49,325 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nail in off side front tyre

rear exhaust pipes rusty

Pass 14 May 2011 49,118 miles

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

front number plate broken

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 May 2010 46,756 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

battery positive terminal loose [weak clamp}

damage to nearside front door causing difficult opening

front alloys corroded

front number plate cracked/damaged

off side rear tyre on 3ml and craqcking on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,570 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,687 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,556 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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A15 SGY is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A15 SGY, 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 A15 SGY registered?

A15 SGY is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A15 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 SGY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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