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KIW 655

2008 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,906 mi
Last recorded152,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 655
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 152,906 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 136,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 131,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 124,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 117,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 103,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 88,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,694 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 60,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,193 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewall has cuts

cuts in thread in both front tyres

unable to check both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,473 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 29 Jun 2012 37,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 20 Jun 2011 31,536 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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KIW 655 is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KIW 655, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KIW 655 registered?

KIW 655 is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KIW 655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIW 655 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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