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R987 HYJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

132,056 mi
Last recorded132,056 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 HYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 132,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various corrosion but structurally still ok (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 129,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 126,970 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 122,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 119,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 117,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 114,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 111,529 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 108,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 107,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,684 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,733 miles

Both rear exhaust boxs deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,929 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,923 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 48,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 48,031 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,304 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,036 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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R987 HYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R987 HYJ, 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 R987 HYJ registered?

R987 HYJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R987 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 HYJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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