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CA08 TWP

2008 Lexus Gs

Green Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,584 mi
Last recorded81,584 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Gs81,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 TWP
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 81,386 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2023 80,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 80,645 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays wheel arch liners body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays, wheel arch liners, body sill covers and engine cover obstructing view to components and vehicle structure

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 68,663 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

rear subframe and mountings corodded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 59,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

rear subframe and mountings corodded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe and mounts corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,311 miles

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

heavy corrosion rear subframe and front and rear suspension conponents

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 45,839 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges (both sides)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,254 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,208 miles

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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CA08 TWP is a 2008 Lexus Gs in Green with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA08 TWP, 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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CA08 TWP is a 2008 Lexus Gs, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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