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W157 NLA

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,697 mi
Last recorded126,697 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 NLA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 126,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Auto transmission ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 126,697 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Auto transmission ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,969 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,924 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 103,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,143 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 97,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,863 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s doors and rear bumper

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

front pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake warning light on

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,730 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 74,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,418 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 57,418 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W157 NLA is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W157 NLA, 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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W157 NLA is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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