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HV08 NGU

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,638 mi
Last recorded83,638 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 NGU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 83,638 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,906 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 80,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2022 78,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 75,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,390 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,979 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 69,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,828 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,090 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 55,206 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,954 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,294 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,534 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,347 miles

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

rear brake balance 38%

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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HV08 NGU is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 HV08 NGU, 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 HV08 NGU registered?

HV08 NGU is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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