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AIL 4575

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,681 mi
Last recorded76,681 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIL 4575
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,825 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 65,825 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 60,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,248 miles

Front brake fluctuating slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,675 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,828 miles

oil leak around nearside steering rack area

Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,561 miles

Front engine oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,840 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,981 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,707 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 24,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,438 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 21,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,378 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,074 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 13,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,653 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,834 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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AIL 4575 is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AIL 4575, 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 AIL 4575 registered?

AIL 4575 is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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The MOT history for AIL 4575 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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