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L300 RDG

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,861 mi
Last recorded128,861 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 RDG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 128,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock dust cover split

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock dust cover split

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

general corrosion on the underside of vehicle suspension etc

Pass 9 Jun 2025 123,190 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody wear

Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,563 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody wear

Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 121,943 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 121,436 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe corroded from fuel filter

Pass 21 Oct 2015 119,989 miles

fuel pipe from fuel filter is corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 117,961 miles

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

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 8 Mar 2012 115,966 miles

drivers wing mirror cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2011 101,234 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 95,816 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 91,944 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 91,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,507 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 RDG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RDG, 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 RDG registered?

L300 RDG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L300 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 RDG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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