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R71 RRX

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 RRX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026

Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

full under body corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024

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

outersill and undersill covers fitted

underbody slight surface rust

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 85,031 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,611 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,334 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,098 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat shield loose

exhuast system heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,488 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,149 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,473 miles

under tray fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,357 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,138 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 30,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,303 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,322 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,561 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,535 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,807 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2005 20,215 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)

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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R71 RRX is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R71 RRX, 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 R71 RRX registered?

R71 RRX is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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