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SL08 TDO

2008 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,875 mi
Last recorded41,875 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 TDO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,170 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 36,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,182 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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SL08 TDO is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL08 TDO, 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 SL08 TDO registered?

SL08 TDO is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is SL08 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 TDO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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