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C17 TAH

2008 Lexus Gs

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,008 mi
Last recorded112,008 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Gs81,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 TAH
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 112,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 106,452 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,172 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 94,431 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 94,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,821 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 72,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,774 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,746 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,295 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 34,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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C17 TAH is a 2008 Lexus Gs in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 81,485 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C17 TAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C17 TAH registered?

C17 TAH is a 2008 Lexus Gs, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is C17 TAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 TAH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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