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R837 BAU

2000 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,223 mi
Last recorded138,223 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 BAU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2013 138,223 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 134,072 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 124,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 116,242 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 104,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 98,457 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Oct 2006 91,492 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

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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R837 BAU is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R837 BAU, 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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What year was R837 BAU registered?

R837 BAU is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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