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SV08 SXG

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,789 mi
Last recorded155,789 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 SXG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 155,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 153,146 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 148,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 143,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 130,135 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose to the rear

Fail 18 Mar 2021 130,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose to the rear

Pass 8 Feb 2020 120,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been patched up and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 120,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has hole in the side (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been patched up and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 108,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Poor repair to exhaust

Uneven pad wear on rear

Fail 2 Mar 2019 108,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Poor repair to exhaust

Uneven pad wear on rear

Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,073 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,090 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,445 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 35,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,593 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,375 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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SV08 SXG is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SV08 SXG, 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 SV08 SXG registered?

SV08 SXG is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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