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R292 EHJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,947 mi
Last recorded84,947 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 EHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust has a blow from joint.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,815 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

air conditioning condenser deteriorating

crankshaft damper pulley missing

damage to offside and nearside front wings and front bumper

slight play in steering rack

under side of vehicle and front and rear suspension and hub components covered in wax oil

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

air conditioner condenser deteriorating

all under side of vehicle covered in wax oil

front and rear suspension and hub component's rusty and corroded and covered in wax oil

nearside front fog light not working

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,546 miles

All under side of vehicle covered in wax oil

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear exhaust boxes rusty and corroded

front suspension and hub components rusty and corroded and covered in wax oil

rear suspension and hub components rusty and corroded and covered in wax oil

Fail 21 Sep 2018 79,524 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

All under side of vehicle covered in wax oil

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear exhaust boxes rusty and corroded

front suspension and hub components rusty and corroded and covered in wax oil

rear suspension and hub components rusty and corroded and covered in wax oil

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,822 miles

All front suspension and hub components have surface corrosion

All rear suspension and hub components have surface corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both rear exhaust boxes rusty and corroded. nearside rear exhaust flange rusty and corroded

front chassis rails surface corrosion

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

rear inner sills, rear chassis rails and rear floor pans all have surface corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2017 78,783 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All front suspension and hub components have surface corrosion

All rear suspension and hub components have surface corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both rear exhaust boxes rusty and corroded. nearside rear exhaust flange rusty and corroded

front chassis rails surface corrosion

power steering system will need re-testing once leak has been fixed

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

rear inner sills, rear chassis rails and rear floor pans all have surface corrosion

unable to view rear brake pads

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,769 miles

Offside Front side light dim

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

all suspension joints have surface corrosion

oil leak

plastic trays fitted to underneath vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,788 miles

both front head lamps deteriated

both rear tyres showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty but still secure

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

rear exhaust rusty but still secure

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,967 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle underside rusty but not yet secure

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight rear brake judder

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,794 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 73,789 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,273 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 71,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,213 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 58,773 miles

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

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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R292 EHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R292 EHJ, 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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R292 EHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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