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L3 JVT

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,710 mi
Last recorded168,710 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 JVT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 168,710 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 168,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 165,127 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 155,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 155,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 142,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 137,568 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 137,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 134,541 miles

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2016 134,541 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2015 133,878 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 130,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 129,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 127,818 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 127,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 125,919 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 125,919 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 123,341 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery terminals loose

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall dammage

offside front wiper split

Pass 1 Jun 2009 123,341 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery terminals loose

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall dammage

offside front wiper split

Pass 3 Jun 2008 118,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 112,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2006 106,738 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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L3 JVT is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 L3 JVT, 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 L3 JVT registered?

L3 JVT is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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