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SD08 SNJ

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,625 mi
Last recorded62,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 SNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 62,625 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 59,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 57,107 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 56,042 miles

general under vehcle suspension component corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2022 56,042 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

general under vehcle suspension component corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,949 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,753 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,656 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,662 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

undertrays & engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2018 49,758 miles

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

undertrays & engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,269 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,869 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,686 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,158 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,360 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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SD08 SNJ is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SD08 SNJ, 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 SD08 SNJ registered?

SD08 SNJ is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SD08 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 SNJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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