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R452 JAR

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,995 mi
Last recorded145,995 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 JAR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 145,995 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 144,094 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 142,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 140,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 138,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 136,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2020 136,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,322 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 131,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,824 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight play in rear suspension on both sides

Fail 7 Mar 2018 125,823 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in rear suspension on both sides

Pass 6 Mar 2017 118,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 110,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,846 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 99,844 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,121 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake almost at end of travel

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall, no cords exposed

Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer wall

offside front wiper damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2011 92,429 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer wall

offside front wiper damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,754 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,627 miles

centre brake light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight free play felt in both rear wheel/hub components

slight free play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,627 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light not working

slight free play felt in both rear wheel/hub components

slight free play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,851 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,290 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,764 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,177 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 64,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R452 JAR is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R452 JAR, 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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R452 JAR is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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