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R145 SJR

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

155,185 mi
Last recorded155,185 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 SJR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 155,185 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

steering mount rubbers slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2025 148,854 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

steering rack mounts bushes worn

Pass 29 Nov 2023 144,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 143,214 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 141,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,967 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 135,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted REAR BRAKE PAD RETANING PINS MISSING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted BRAKE PAD RETAINING PINS MISSING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Sep 2020 139,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted REAR BRAKE PAD RETANING PINS MISSING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted BRAKE PAD RETAINING PINS MISSING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 136,054 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 136,023 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 132,038 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 132,032 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 128,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,504 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 124,504 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 120,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 116,734 miles

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,424 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 105,855 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 99,269 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 May 2011 99,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre v rated the rest w rated

Pass 17 May 2010 92,675 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 92,675 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 87,665 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 87,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 82,302 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 83,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 77,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 72,849 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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R145 SJR is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R145 SJR, 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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R145 SJR is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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