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HJA 578

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,445 mi
Last recorded118,445 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJA 578
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 118,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 117,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 117,382 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,120 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,810 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,691 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 112,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 105,013 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 103,411 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 103,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2008 102,421 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 100,799 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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HJA 578 is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HJA 578, 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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What year was HJA 578 registered?

HJA 578 is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is HJA 578 safe to buy?

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