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PIA 6916

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,572 mi
Last recorded111,572 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 6916
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 111,572 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 111,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing Brake pad retaining pin missing, brake pads insecure. (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed, not in a prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake backing plate missing.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both , loosing red color. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 111,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner rear bush detached from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear differential leaking oil

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed and corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light loosing red colouring (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake splash plate missing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light loosing red colouring (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 107,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,775 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,782 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,495 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 68,343 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,711 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 60,679 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 55,509 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 41,632 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 41,632 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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PIA 6916 is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PIA 6916, 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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PIA 6916 is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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