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R573 FCA

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,773 mi
Last recorded113,773 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 FCA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 113,773 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 106,826 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,173 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,292 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 96,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has a slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 95,759 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has a slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to inspect rear pads

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From the flexible brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack has slight side to side movement on its mountings.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,269 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering rack has slight sided to sided movement , on its mountings.

Vehicle under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering rack has slight sided to sided movement , on its mountings.

Vehicle under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,986 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering rack has slight side to side free movement on its mountings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,145 miles

Front windscreen has small stone chip on lower part of screen.

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)

Steering rack has slight side to side movement on its mountings .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,666 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded on inside surface.

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 86,666 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded on inside surface.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 2 Jul 2012 83,807 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2012 83,807 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,183 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,017 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,729 miles

steering rack has slight movement on bushes

Fail 10 Apr 2007 63,908 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,777 miles

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

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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R573 FCA is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R573 FCA, 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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R573 FCA is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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