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R295 GCG

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

129,989 mi
Last recorded129,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 GCG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 129,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 125,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,431 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear arm inner bush perished

both rear exhaust joints corroded

chip in windscreen

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished

Offside Front tyre worn edges

both front lower suspension arm rear bush's perishing

engine damp with oil

Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,432 miles

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated - Pattern Weak

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Worn

Sill Kit Fitted

chip in screen

rear exhaust joints corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2022 113,432 miles

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

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated - Pattern Weak

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Worn

Sill Kit Fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 113,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,430 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust very rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,415 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 108,601 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 108,601 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,873 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 101,816 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,164 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,512 miles

front headlight faded but just producing pattern

rear pads worn low

Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded .

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre exhaust pipe heat sheild rusted loose .

exhaust system corroded .

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,690 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,683 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,834 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,380 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,667 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,369 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 44,900 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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R295 GCG is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R295 GCG, 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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R295 GCG is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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