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T8 HDS

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,055 mi
Last recorded96,055 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 HDS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 96,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,843 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,639 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,540 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,984 miles

Rear Small exhaust leak

Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Small exhaust leak

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,975 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 74,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,757 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,133 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 53,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,871 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,262 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 46,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,616 miles

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

o/s/f Tyre has cut in outer side wall not exposing cord or weakened at time of inspection.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,366 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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T8 HDS is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T8 HDS, 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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T8 HDS is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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