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DU08 VUT

2008 Lexus Gs

Black Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,501 mi
Last recorded168,501 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Gs81,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VUT
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 168,501 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 149,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 143,620 miles

Front & Rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 139,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside and Offside front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

various under body corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2021 139,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside and Offside front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,963 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS mil illuminated

Fail 10 Sep 2020 137,963 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS mil illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2019 134,209 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 11 Sep 2019 134,206 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached Pins snapped - D bush mounting is insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Sep 2018 128,045 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak all four (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 12,238 miles

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

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

o/s front shocker slight leak both rear shockers slight leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,910 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 96,747 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 84,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,015 miles

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,503 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to twi bars

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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DU08 VUT is a 2008 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU08 VUT, 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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DU08 VUT is a 2008 Lexus Gs, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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