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PY08 JOA

2008 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,447 mi
Last recorded109,447 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 JOA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 109,447 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,254 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,084 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,249 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,122 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 92,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,012 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 89,012 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,163 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,751 miles

unable to see rear pads

Fail 9 Nov 2017 71,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

unable to see rear pads

Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,547 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,855 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 36,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,559 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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PY08 JOA is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY08 JOA, 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 PY08 JOA registered?

PY08 JOA is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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