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E20 DOV

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,523 mi
Last recorded136,523 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 DOV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 136,523 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 136,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 134,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 133,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 131,907 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 129,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 128,112 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 126,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 126,262 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 123,745 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 123,744 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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 118,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 110,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,114 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 101,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 95,055 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 89,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,784 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 33,903 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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E20 DOV is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E20 DOV, 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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E20 DOV is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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