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D6 JGM

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,262 mi
Last recorded112,262 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 JGM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,262 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 112,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,028 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 111,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 109,082 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 106,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,986 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 103,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 102,504 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,191 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 93,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,908 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,269 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 80,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,646 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,046 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 66,046 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear snd o/s front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,062 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

N/S mirror glass held on by tape.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,448 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,414 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,061 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,267 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jul 2007 25,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,253 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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D6 JGM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D6 JGM, 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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D6 JGM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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