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GK08 NMM

2008 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,008 mi
Last recorded124,008 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NMM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 121,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 121,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 119,088 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 119,088 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 113,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,001 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL

Fail 7 Jun 2019 88,974 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases WHERE EXHAUST SPLITS INTO 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,881 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 67,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,372 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs slighty worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,544 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s wiperblade splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,361 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriated

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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GK08 NMM is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GK08 NMM, 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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GK08 NMM is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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