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MK08 NNB

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,491 mi
Last recorded136,491 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 NNB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 136,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,417 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 131,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Hid (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 126,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 126,113 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 123,112 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 114,910 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 114,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very low on inner edge and cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section o/s box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,249 miles

front brake discs lipped quite badly

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,239 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 83,287 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,803 miles

Front pads on 3mm

Rear pads on 3mm

Fail 9 Mar 2017 74,803 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front pads on 3mm

Rear pads on 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,048 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,427 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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MK08 NNB is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MK08 NNB, 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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MK08 NNB is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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