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R630 RCF

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,044 mi
Last recorded142,044 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 RCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 142,044 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Apr 2019 141,694 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Apr 2018 134,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 134,718 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,520 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 118,520 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 105,792 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 105,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,331 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 90,331 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 84,557 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,232 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,440 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,498 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,011 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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R630 RCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R630 RCF, 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 R630 RCF registered?

R630 RCF is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R630 RCF safe to buy?

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