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MK08 NPC

2008 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,394 mi
Last recorded103,394 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 NPC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 103,394 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,297 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 95,297 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 95,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 85,493 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side & undercover fitted obscuring some components (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 69,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 69,697 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Nearside and offside fouling on lower trims (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 66,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 66,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,059 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,181 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 59,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,440 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 42,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,093 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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MK08 NPC is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NPC, 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 NPC is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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