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R330 MGT

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,829 mi
Last recorded104,829 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 MGT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,829 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,925 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 97,925 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 96,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,247 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 83,227 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,446 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking & perished

Fail 2 Jun 2017 70,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking & perished

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,837 miles

Front brake pads look low

Movement in both front lower balljoints of suspension

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,204 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 42,801 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,480 miles

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

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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R330 MGT is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R330 MGT, 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 R330 MGT registered?

R330 MGT is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R330 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 MGT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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