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V258 PHJ

2000 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,936 mi
Last recorded145,936 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 PHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 145,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 131,145 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 131,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 114,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 105,911 miles

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

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,570 miles

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

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 9 Jul 2009 95,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,546 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 86,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,382 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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V258 PHJ is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 V258 PHJ, 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 26 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V258 PHJ is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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