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D22 JFF

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,065 mi
Last recorded173,065 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 JFF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 173,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint STRONG ADVISE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 164,306 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 161,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 157,329 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 157,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 153,281 miles

o/s/r brake readings considerably fluctuating

Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,516 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 146,501 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both (4.5.4 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front cross member corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,027 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 133,176 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 133,176 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 127,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play both sides rear lower rose bush

Pass 6 May 2016 120,233 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 113,863 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 107,984 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 101,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 95,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 88,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 26 May 2010 81,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 72,512 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,780 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 64,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,145 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 45,198 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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D22 JFF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 D22 JFF, 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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D22 JFF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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