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OIG 3479

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,526 mi
Last recorded179,526 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 3479
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 179,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 155,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front cross member corroded

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

general under body rust

vehicle components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 152,333 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 152,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 138,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 122,324 miles

Offside and Nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 122,324 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 122,156 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,053 miles

slight corrosion on rear subframe assy

Pass 4 Jul 2011 109,953 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 104,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 72,800 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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OIG 3479 is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 OIG 3479, 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 26 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OIG 3479 is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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