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P626 PRJ

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,596 mi
Last recorded87,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 PRJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,596 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,153 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 86,151 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working +insecure (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,128 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 82,232 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 74,706 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 74,706 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 67,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (import) not fitted (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,980 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,659 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 66,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,035 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,653 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 64,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,339 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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P626 PRJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P626 PRJ, 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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P626 PRJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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