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L17 RBS

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,443 mi
Last recorded121,443 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 RBS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 121,443 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 118,596 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 115,216 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 110,304 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 106,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 101,447 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 95,348 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 95,339 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 91,268 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 86,432 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 82,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 74,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 66,292 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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L17 RBS is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L17 RBS, 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 L17 RBS registered?

L17 RBS is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L17 RBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 RBS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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