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MT08 RZY

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,858 mi
Last recorded131,858 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 RZY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 131,858 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 125,222 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,489 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 112,732 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,664 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,821 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,923 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 79,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,941 miles

engine covers -under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers -under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,251 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 62,099 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,628 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 1 Apr 2014 56,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,279 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

tyre size 225 50 17 94W

Pass 31 May 2011 37,960 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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MT08 RZY is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT08 RZY, 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 MT08 RZY registered?

MT08 RZY is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is MT08 RZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 RZY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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