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L300 DKH

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 DKH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,133 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2021 114,417 miles

Whole vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,142 miles

vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 16 Aug 2019 113,933 miles

vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 18 Dec 2015 113,854 miles

slight blow on exhaust

suspension arms rusting

covers on floor and engine

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 113,853 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

covers on floor and engine

slight blow on exhaust

suspension arms rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 112,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 110,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 110,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 108,525 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 106,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 104,956 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 DKH 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 L300 DKH, 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 DKH registered?

L300 DKH is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is L300 DKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 DKH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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