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GV08 LKO

2008 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,311 mi
Last recorded86,311 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 LKO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 86,311 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 82,734 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 78,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 74,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 70,888 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,353 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 66,495 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 64,432 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 62,244 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 59,127 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,729 miles

Rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,993 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED TO SIDEWALLS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,365 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 47,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,347 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,379 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 LKO is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LKO, 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 GV08 LKO registered?

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

Is GV08 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 LKO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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