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R264 JNJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,956 mi
Last recorded86,956 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 JNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 86,956 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms front and rear - also bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 86,954 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms front and rear - also bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 86,095 miles

All suspension and brake components front and rear showing slight corrosion but not significantly weakend

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Radiator lower support corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2025 86,095 miles

All suspension and brake components front and rear showing slight corrosion but not significantly weakend

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Radiator lower support corroding

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,873 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,823 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 84,820 miles

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

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,702 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 84,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,493 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 84,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

General underside corrosion

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

Rear foglamps slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Apr 2020 84,213 miles

advise both rear inner sills corroded

advise front cross member corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2020 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise both rear inner sills corroded

advise front cross member corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,736 miles

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,173 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,463 miles

Nearside Front brakes sticking on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,771 miles

underside of vehicle and all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,956 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,836 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 77,351 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,313 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,990 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,785 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,530 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 54,530 miles

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

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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R264 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R264 JNJ, 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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R264 JNJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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