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R280 PRB

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,683 mi
Last recorded120,683 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 PRB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 120,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 120,683 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside & offside inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2021 118,942 miles

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

under body surface corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2021 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

under body surface corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 117,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front lower valance coroding

Fail 7 Jan 2019 116,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front lower valance coroding

Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,635 miles

both rear tyres wearing from inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,277 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 99,436 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,964 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,449 miles

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

exhast corroded n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,077 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,467 miles

both rear tyres 1.6mm

osf tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,477 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 73,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,298 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,563 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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R280 PRB is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R280 PRB, 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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R280 PRB is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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