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R866 YUD

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,831 mi
Last recorded66,831 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 YUD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 66,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 66,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 66,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 66,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,802 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% LIMIT 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,680 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,504 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,499 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,479 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,404 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,076 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,684 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,842 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,533 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,384 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,869 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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R866 YUD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R866 YUD, 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 R866 YUD registered?

R866 YUD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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