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R10 AMO

1997 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,455 mi
Last recorded68,455 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 AMO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 68,455 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 64,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 54,660 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,072 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 44,823 miles

Nearside Front slight sill damage( dent)

Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,621 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,237 miles

all brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 7 Aug 2017 25,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,326 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,098 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,446 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking on the side walls and in the tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on the side walls and in the tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,753 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,947 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,912 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 8,336 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 8,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R10 AMO is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R10 AMO, 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 R10 AMO registered?

R10 AMO is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R10 AMO safe to buy?

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