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VV57 JCV

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,785 mi
Last recorded136,785 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV57 JCV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 136,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 132,188 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 122,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 112,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r worn inner edges 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroded

various components corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2020 112,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r worn inner edges 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroded

various components corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2019 107,137 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 107,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,644 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,169 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,974 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 47,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 35,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,433 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,752 miles

engine under tray fitted

front brake pads wearing low

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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VV57 JCV is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VV57 JCV, 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 VV57 JCV registered?

VV57 JCV is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is VV57 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VV57 JCV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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