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LO08 WXR

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,692 mi
Last recorded116,692 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 WXR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 116,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2026 115,067 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,930 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 106,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 102,513 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,148 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,736 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,886 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,326 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,092 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,935 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,051 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,189 miles

Both Rear Calipers seized this will have a detrimental effect on the brake performance over time

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,796 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 32,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,708 miles

NSF fog lamp insecure.

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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LO08 WXR is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 LO08 WXR, 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 LO08 WXR registered?

LO08 WXR is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LO08 WXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 WXR 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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