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R434 CCX

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

90,881 mi
Last recorded90,881 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 CCX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 90,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,643 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 80,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 74,796 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,593 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,009 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,854 miles

Rear exhaust rear box flanges corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 58,848 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rear box flanges corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet does not close

Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,279 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 53,279 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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 48,136 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 47,904 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,598 miles

ALL TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,780 miles

all 4 tyres slightly scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,460 miles

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

bracket for heatshield on exhaust system corroded through

nearside and offside rear tyres tread depth at 3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,751 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,362 miles

clamp on exhaust heatshield corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2008 38,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,271 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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R434 CCX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R434 CCX, 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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R434 CCX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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