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R177 KNR

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,266 mi
Last recorded77,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 KNR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 76,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all under body and components have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2022 75,331 miles

All under body and components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,009 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 74,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 72,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

major coolant leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall split

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,223 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,493 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 67,365 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre has a screw in tread

rear brake pads worn to limit

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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R177 KNR is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R177 KNR, 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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R177 KNR is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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