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J77 PJW

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,619 mi
Last recorded107,619 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 PJW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 107,619 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 106,913 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,979 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,465 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,693 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 96,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,272 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,114 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to crack

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 2mm.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,375 miles

front tyres worn inner treads

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,586 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 85,053 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,408 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,505 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,835 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 70,675 miles

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

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 29 Dec 2006 66,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,456 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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J77 PJW is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J77 PJW, 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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What year was J77 PJW registered?

J77 PJW is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for J77 PJW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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