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R223 POD

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,517 mi
Last recorded34,517 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 POD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 34,517 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 33,936 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 33,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,008 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,970 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,936 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,878 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 32,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,636 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,351 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,074 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,652 miles

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 22 Jul 2008 23,949 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 3 mm legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,916 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 19,863 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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R223 POD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R223 POD, 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 R223 POD registered?

R223 POD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R223 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 POD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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