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R510 BNB

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

153,471 mi
Last recorded153,471 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 BNB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 153,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 153,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 145,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 137,009 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 137,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 130,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 127,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 121,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 117,143 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 117,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 115,099 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 115,099 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,911 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 107,911 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,376 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 101,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,101 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 97,613 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 97,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 93,242 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 93,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 87,727 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 87,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,257 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,165 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 71,165 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel Cap Missing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,330 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R510 BNB is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R510 BNB, 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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What year was R510 BNB registered?

R510 BNB is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R510 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 BNB shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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