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SC08 JJL

2008 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,327 mi
Last recorded84,327 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 JJL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 84,327 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,953 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 78,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,120 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 56,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 51,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,716 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 36,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,931 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,602 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads wearing thin

front tyres worn at edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,784 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,317 miles

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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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SC08 JJL is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SC08 JJL, 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 SC08 JJL registered?

SC08 JJL is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is SC08 JJL safe to buy?

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