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E12 JDN

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,891 mi
Last recorded110,891 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 JDN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 110,891 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 110,639 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 109,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 105,207 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 105,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 102,979 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 102,979 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 99,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 95,810 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 91,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 87,133 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 87,133 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 83,870 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 83,870 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,201 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge rear number plate damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2007 73,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,717 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 67,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 63,002 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 63,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2005 62,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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E12 JDN is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 111,312 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 E12 JDN, 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 29 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E12 JDN is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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