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L300 TUG

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,378 mi
Last recorded162,378 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 TUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 162,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Side skirts fitted

Under-sealed

Pass 24 May 2018 155,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 155,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 150,179 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 137,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 129,756 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 126,974 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 17 Jan 2013 126,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 126,689 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 126,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 123,429 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 123,423 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 115,691 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 106,384 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 97,748 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 97,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 89,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 83,596 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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L300 TUG is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 L300 TUG, 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 26 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L300 TUG registered?

L300 TUG is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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