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RAZ 5861

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,780 mi
Last recorded88,780 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 5861
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 88,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 88,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,016 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 86,988 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 86,988 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,849 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,402 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,153 miles

Front Front suspension components rusty

Rear Rear suspension arms/shockers etc very corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,437 miles

oil leak

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,437 miles

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

inner rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,188 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear sills and floors

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,008 miles

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

Oil leak

rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,978 miles

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

surface rust on all componants under car

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,053 miles

rear pads low replace soon

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,637 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,858 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

flat spots on nearside front tyre

offside front tyre just on legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,025 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,592 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 47,592 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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RAZ 5861 is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RAZ 5861, 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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RAZ 5861 is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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