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R330 EHJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,218 mi
Last recorded123,218 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 EHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,218 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arch/ inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 111,799 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 111,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 99,319 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 92,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has raised treads

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2021 81,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has raised treads

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,948 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,210 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,875 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 49,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,910 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,338 miles

nsf/osr tyre low

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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R330 EHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 R330 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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R330 EHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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