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R574 DKX

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,987 mi
Last recorded79,987 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 DKX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 79,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 75,950 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 75,926 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 73,765 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,943 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 67,636 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 67,439 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 16 May 2009 65,085 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,710 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,726 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

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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R574 DKX is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R574 DKX, 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 R574 DKX registered?

R574 DKX is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R574 DKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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