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L300 DJJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,147 mi
Last recorded128,147 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 DJJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 128,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 125,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 122,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

body suspention and other components corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 120,215 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,440 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filter corroded

Suspension and brake components have age related corrosion.

Fail 25 Jan 2021 117,435 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filter corroded

Suspension and brake components have age related corrosion.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 115,348 miles

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

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

Park brake efficiency achieved 17%

Service brake efficiency achieved 51%

Underside has general age related corrosion

Various suspension components have general age related corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,343 miles

All metal brake pipes have general corrosion or have been greased

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 112,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 108,285 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres are perished/cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2012 107,559 miles

o/s/r inner sil corroding + rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2012 107,559 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r inner sil corroding + rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2011 105,629 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 105,629 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 98,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2008 97,219 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,220 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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L300 DJJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L300 DJJ, 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 L300 DJJ registered?

L300 DJJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is L300 DJJ safe to buy?

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