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RO08 LZB

2008 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,548 mi
Last recorded156,548 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 LZB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 156,548 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 145,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 131,502 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 120,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,239 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 106,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 104,111 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,936 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 78,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine niose

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 56,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,330 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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RO08 LZB is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RO08 LZB, 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 RO08 LZB registered?

RO08 LZB is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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