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DG58 JNZ

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,020 mi
Last recorded233,020 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 JNZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 233,020 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f inner sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 28 May 2026 222,205 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both n/s ride height sensors detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing on pad retaining pin (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dull/strobing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam exstinguishes after a short time (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake locking device missing on pad retaining pin (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dull/strobing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad retaining pin not fully fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f inner sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2025 201,581 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

Rear rear body corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 201,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Rear rear body corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 190,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 188,721 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 186,448 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 181,659 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 181,656 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 177,748 miles

general under body and suspension component rust

Pass 1 Jul 2019 174,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 155,021 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 155,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 131,750 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 131,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,598 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 81,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,606 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,754 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,207 miles

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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DG58 JNZ is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 66,526 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 GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG58 JNZ, 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 18 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG58 JNZ is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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