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R360 PFR

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

106,932 mi
Last recorded106,932 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 PFR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 106,932 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2025 102,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,358 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 80,332 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 80,201 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to the rear of the vehicle (lens has faded to clear - should be red) (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure undertray damaged and hanging down (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f wing mirror glass taped on

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,875 miles

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

exhaust cordedod

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,054 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,703 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,965 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,830 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn inside edge + cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,998 miles

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,641 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,289 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rusty at back box joints

n/s wiper split end

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,515 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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R360 PFR is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R360 PFR, 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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R360 PFR is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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