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TA08 LEX

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,721 mi
Last recorded55,721 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA08 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 55,721 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,077 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 45,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 36,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,887 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 27,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,024 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,116 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 15,116 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,718 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,238 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 7,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 5,911 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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TA08 LEX is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TA08 LEX, 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 TA08 LEX registered?

TA08 LEX is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is TA08 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA08 LEX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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