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VO08 VEM

2008 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 VEM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,629 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 101,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,497 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,145 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,830 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,496 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 72,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,752 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,486 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 55,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,352 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear discs slightly corroded

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

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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VO08 VEM is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VO08 VEM, 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 VO08 VEM registered?

VO08 VEM is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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