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R606 JDM

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

152,600 mi
Last recorded152,600 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 JDM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 152,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HEAVY UNDERSEAL ON REAR OF VEHICLE, SUBFRAME AND SILLS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 146,454 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,366 miles

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

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))

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,045 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 129,771 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,364 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,257 miles

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

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,336 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2016 105,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,956 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 100,875 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,806 miles

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)

Offside front tyre has splits in but not through to cord

Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,259 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,829 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,156 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R606 JDM is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R606 JDM, 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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R606 JDM is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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