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LX08 OCW

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,215 mi
Last recorded99,215 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OCW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 99,215 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 99,215 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,649 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 72,649 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,755 miles

minor corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,114 miles

nsf tyre has a cut in sidewall no cords showing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,822 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,502 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,349 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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LX08 OCW 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 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 LX08 OCW, 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 LX08 OCW registered?

LX08 OCW is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LX08 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 OCW 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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