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N5 MND

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,527 mi
Last recorded129,527 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 MND
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 129,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 127,583 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 125,600 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 123,769 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 122,062 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 122,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 120,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,944 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,312 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,249 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 111,249 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,945 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on inner and outer side walls

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 107,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on inner and outer side walls

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,269 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 96,269 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,934 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 80,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge advise replacement

offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge advise replacement

offside rear tyre has been run flat causing wear on sidewalls advise replacement

Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2007 67,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N5 MND 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 79.2%.

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 N5 MND, 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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N5 MND is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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