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S28 NGS

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,411 mi
Last recorded139,411 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 NGS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,411 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front upper (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slight cracking and wear @3/3.5mm (limit 1.6mm)

both rear tyres slight cracking and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

exhaust flanges corroding and slight blow" at centre exhaust

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion - suspension components, rear subframe

tight action at both front brakes

tight action at offside rear brake

vehicles internal headlamp height adjuster reset to zero

Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust cooroded at flanges and slight blow centre/rear

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight deterioration at headlamp lenses

slight play at offside and nearside rear hub suspension bushes/bearings ( rear arms )

slight tight action at nearside front brake

slight tread cracking at all tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2014 128,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight deterioration at headlamp lenses

slight tight action at nearside front brake

suspect very slight play/lift in both front upper ball joints

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion including exhaust

Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,112 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

centre/rear exhaust deteriorating/corroding

engine,sill and part underbody covers fiited not allowing full inspection

offside and nearside rear hub lower bushes/bearings have slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2013 122,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

centre/rear exhaust deteriorating/corroding

engine,sill and part underbody covers fiited not allowing full inspection

offside and nearside rear hub lower bushes/bearings have slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2012 117,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid level mid max/min

exhaust deteriorating at flanges

sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2011 107,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres have major inner edge wear. suggest replacement and wheel alignment check.

plastic covers fitted at engine, sills and underbody.

slight engine and differential oil leaks.

slight fluctuating readins at rear brakes during rbt test.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,653 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,498 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 78,955 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 78,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 70,791 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 61,213 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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S28 NGS is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S28 NGS, 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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S28 NGS is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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