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D16 DJH

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

41,809 mi
Last recorded41,809 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 DJH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 41,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 174,520 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 174,509 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 168,828 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 165,297 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 161,995 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 160,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 156,961 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 156,932 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 151,754 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 151,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 145,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 141,385 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 135,999 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 135,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 123,363 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 117,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,081 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 110,002 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 97,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 96,631 miles

SIDE WINDOWS HAVE NONSTANDARD TINT

Pass 9 May 2006 94,727 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 92,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 92,708 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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D16 DJH is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D16 DJH, 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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D16 DJH is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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