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FA08 NYN

2008 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,967 mi
Last recorded173,967 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NYN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 173,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 150,613 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 145,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,166 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 136,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 129,282 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,783 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2018 114,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,901 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 107,901 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,071 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 94,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,796 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,850 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 76,850 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,839 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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FA08 NYN is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA08 NYN, 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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FA08 NYN is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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