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SM08 UNG

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,591 mi
Last recorded41,591 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 UNG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 41,591 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing on inneredge and offside rear tyre wearing in middle

Pass 25 May 2011 35,827 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 35,827 miles

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

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

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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SM08 UNG is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM08 UNG, 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 SM08 UNG registered?

SM08 UNG is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is SM08 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 UNG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM08 UNG have outstanding finance?

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