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R191 NGO

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,597 mi
Last recorded55,597 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 NGO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 55,597 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 36,123 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 35,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,062 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 31,897 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,811 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,440 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,959 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,133 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 29,133 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,232 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 27,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,287 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,230 miles

Front registration plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,840 miles

Front registration platte cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,245 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,056 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,066 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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R191 NGO is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R191 NGO, 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 R191 NGO registered?

R191 NGO is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R191 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 NGO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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