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R887 WNT

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

219,205 mi
Last recorded219,205 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 WNT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 219,205 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 211,772 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 211,754 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 204,092 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp aims poor

Fail 2 Nov 2023 204,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp aims poor

Pass 17 Oct 2022 192,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 181,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 170,209 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 155,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both fog lights slightly discolored

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Pass 5 May 2018 139,574 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 139,568 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 119,754 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 119,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 100,126 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,297 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,929 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,173 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,534 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,511 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,770 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,813 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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R887 WNT is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R887 WNT, 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 R887 WNT registered?

R887 WNT is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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