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RV08 NPO

2008 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,607 mi
Last recorded92,607 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NPO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 92,607 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 92,607 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,209 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 88,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 80,797 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 80,797 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Dec 2022 75,883 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,890 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 62,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 58,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,076 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2014 45,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 28,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,302 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

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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RV08 NPO is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV08 NPO, 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 RV08 NPO registered?

RV08 NPO is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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