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Lexus IS 300 H buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Lexus IS 300 H costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 63 for sale right now.

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Our take on the Lexus IS 300 H

A 2023 Lexus IS 300 H typically advertises at €42,000 and a 2017 one at €21,950, so it loses roughly 10% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are hybrids (98%). Every one with a known engine has the 2.5 hybrid, and it usually lasts around 400k km.

Check a Lexus IS 300 H's priceNCT pass rate by year

Used Lexus IS 300 H prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

Lexus IS 300 H NCT pass rate

How often Lexus IS 300 Hs pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).

Most common reasons a 2018 Lexus IS 300 H fails: wheels & tyres (12.5% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (2.1% of tests), lights & electrics (2.1% of tests), chassis & body (rust) (2.1% of tests, more than most cars).

Cheap fixes before the NCT (eBay.ie): Tyre tread depth gaugeWiper blades for the Lexus IS 300 HBulbs for the Lexus IS 300 H

Common Lexus IS 300 H problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Engines and how long they last

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts and upgrades for the Lexus IS 300 H

Parts for the Lexus IS 300 H on eBay.ie

New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.

Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →Oil filterChange it at every oil serviceSee on eBay.ie →Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →BatteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →OBD2 fault code readerReads engine fault codes on your phoneSee on eBay.ie →

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Upgrades for the Lexus IS 300 H

Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →

Floor matsMade to fit the Lexus IS 300 HSee on eBay.ie →CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →

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Before you buy a used Lexus IS 300 H

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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