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R894 HMV

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,374 mi
Last recorded154,374 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 HMV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 154,374 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underneath

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2024 151,087 miles

Corrosion to underneath

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 148,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underneath

Pass 31 Aug 2022 144,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underneath

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underneath

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2021 142,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underneath

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2020 139,781 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2019 137,328 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2018 131,414 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 126,357 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,534 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 116,993 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 116,950 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 111,927 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 107,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,347 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,347 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 101,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,481 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 95,473 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,917 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,244 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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R894 HMV is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R894 HMV, 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 R894 HMV registered?

R894 HMV is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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