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NJ08 YTL

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,707 mi
Last recorded47,707 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 YTL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 47,707 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 47,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 42,802 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 39,931 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 39,931 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,187 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 37,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,582 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 34,582 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,838 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 33,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 30,631 miles

engine covers and under neath

Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,723 miles

engine and sill covers fitted also undertrays

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine and sill covers fitted also under trays

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 16,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,683 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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NJ08 YTL is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NJ08 YTL, 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 NJ08 YTL registered?

NJ08 YTL is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NJ08 YTL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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