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V31 SCH

2016 Lexus Gs

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,260 mi
Last recorded49,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Gs45,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 SCH
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 49,260 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,912 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 43,735 miles

Nearside Front nsf steering track rod end weeping grease

Offside Front osf steering track rod end weeping grease

Fail 4 Jul 2024 43,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front nsf steering track rod end weeping grease

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front osf steering track rod end weeping grease

Pass 15 Apr 2024 68,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 38,662 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 38,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,107 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 67,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 65,442 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 27,255 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,124 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 63,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 22,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 58,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 8,860 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,204 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S. (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S. (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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V31 SCH is a 2016 Lexus Gs in Red with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 45,592 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V31 SCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V31 SCH registered?

V31 SCH is a 2016 Lexus Gs, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is V31 SCH safe to buy?

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