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R501 FAD

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

144,557 mi
Last recorded144,557 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 FAD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 144,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside parking brake effort low

play/wear offside front upper and lower suspension arm balljoints

Fail 19 Jun 2026 144,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced "C" pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion offside rear arch

slight play nearside front lower balljoint

slight play offside front upper and lower suspension arm balljoints

Pass 24 Jun 2025 138,837 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn outer edges

rear tyres wearing inside edges

suspect rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Jun 2025 138,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspect rear brake pads low

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2024 131,967 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,722 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 122,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,672 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Pads not viewable

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,651 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close in the centre of the tyre (225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close in the centre of the tyre (225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust backbox pipe has a slight blow

Fail 1 Mar 2017 102,942 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BBJ 2 bolt type (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close in the centre of the tyre (225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close in the centre of the tyre (225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust backbox pipe has a slight blow

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (further inspection maybe needed (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,394 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

mid to rear section exhaust sleeves corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,622 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,019 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,881 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joints very corroded

Centre exhaust section, heat sheild loose

Front and rear number plates, slightly delaminated

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2012 79,389 miles

both rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,391 miles

Both rear tyres worn low in centre of tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,067 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,541 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,508 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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R501 FAD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 R501 FAD, 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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R501 FAD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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