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GJ08 ZCL

2008 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,765 mi
Last recorded183,765 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ZCL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 183,765 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 173,126 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 143,860 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 125,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,449 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 86,448 miles

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

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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GJ08 ZCL is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ08 ZCL, 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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What year was GJ08 ZCL registered?

GJ08 ZCL is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GJ08 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 ZCL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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