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R296 URA

1998 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,881 mi
Last recorded198,881 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 URA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 198,881 miles

Exhaust rear head shield detached

Pass 1 Apr 2025 192,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 192,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 191,369 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 191,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 190,345 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 188,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 187,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 187,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 181,891 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near lower radiator (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 181,891 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near lower radiator (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 177,397 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 177,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Plastic lens in poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 172,447 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 168,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 162,684 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 157,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 150,135 miles

both rear tyres low

brake pedal travel

Pass 14 Dec 2011 143,484 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 136,447 miles

front and rear pads getting low.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 129,539 miles

offside handbrake cable to back plate poor condition

rear exhaust flanges poor condition

rear heatsheild loose

Pass 12 Dec 2008 122,961 miles

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 Dec 2007 115,379 miles

nearside front tyre smooth on inside edge

offside front tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 108,010 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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R296 URA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R296 URA, 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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R296 URA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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