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GV08 HNK

2008 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,196 mi
Last recorded107,196 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HNK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 107,196 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank heatshield corroded/crumbling away

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various suspension components, corroded/rusty front and rear of the vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2025 107,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank heatshield corroded/crumbling away

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various suspension components, corroded/rusty front and rear of the vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2024 105,651 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 104,415 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 103,220 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,110 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,111 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,681 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,845 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 79,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,797 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 76,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,238 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,970 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,079 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre signs of wear

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,461 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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GV08 HNK is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV08 HNK, 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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GV08 HNK is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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