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V398 FSX

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,829 mi
Last recorded78,829 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 FSX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,829 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 73,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting to affect the exhaust

n/s/r exhaust tail pipe end missing

slight bind on the n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,212 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 51,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,234 miles

advisory both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

advisory n/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

advisory n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,632 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,383 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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V398 FSX is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V398 FSX, 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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What year was V398 FSX registered?

V398 FSX is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V398 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V398 FSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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