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B2 PLD

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,767 mi
Last recorded160,767 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 PLD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 160,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 160,286 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 156,678 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2023 153,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 153,190 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 148,060 miles

Offside hand brake requires service

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 146,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 145,345 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 143,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 143,199 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 141,199 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

usual corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,135 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 132,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 127,559 miles

All tyres starting to crack between treads, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 122,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 115,586 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 106,968 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,321 miles

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 19 Apr 2007 76,886 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,507 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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B2 PLD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B2 PLD, 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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B2 PLD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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