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W162 NLA

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,586 mi
Last recorded70,586 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 NLA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 70,586 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,197 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size (235.45.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (235.45.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,146 miles

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

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

Front under tray fitted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,067 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,205 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cut on s/wall

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

diff seal leaking oil

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,947 miles

Oil leak

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

tyres deteriorated and cuts

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,850 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,082 miles

nearside front tyre wearing more on outter edge

offside rea tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing more on outter edge

offside rea tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,666 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 44,660 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,354 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,460 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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W162 NLA is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W162 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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W162 NLA is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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