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GV08 HNT

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,962 mi
Last recorded102,962 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HNT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 102,962 miles

corrosion on o/sr paneling but not likely to affect suspension, steering or brakes.

Fail 3 Feb 2026 102,962 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

corrosion on o/sr paneling but not likely to affect suspension, steering or brakes.

Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 92,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,622 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 84,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2021 77,213 miles

Nearside Rear rear sill heavy rust

Offside Rear rear sill heavy rust

Fail 19 Sep 2021 77,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear sill heavy rust

Offside Rear rear sill heavy rust

Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,210 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank cage corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 72,636 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,636 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,883 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,162 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,099 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 32,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small cracks in tread of rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 30,521 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small cracks in tread of rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 26,269 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 26,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,396 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 HNT is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV08 HNT, 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 HNT is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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