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R120 HUG

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

199,404 mi
Last recorded199,404 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 HUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 199,404 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 197,623 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 194,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 190,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 187,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 184,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 182,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 179,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 174,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 170,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 166,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 162,960 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 157,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 153,248 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 147,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 140,953 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 133,032 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 123,335 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 114,000 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 71,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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Fail 26 Apr 2006 71,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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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R120 HUG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 R120 HUG, 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 R120 HUG registered?

R120 HUG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R120 HUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 HUG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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