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R722 GRP

1998 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,858 mi
Last recorded107,858 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 GRP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 107,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 103,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,191 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,553 miles

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

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Sep 2020 83,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,174 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 71,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,268 miles

both front & o/s/rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,889 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 41,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,669 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2011 32,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 29,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,897 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,527 miles

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

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

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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R722 GRP 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 R722 GRP, 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 R722 GRP registered?

R722 GRP is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R722 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 GRP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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