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W186 UVV

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,789 mi
Last recorded158,789 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 UVV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 158,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 153,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion of suspension components

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 146,963 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 140,840 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 140,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 133,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 125,810 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside front tyre starting to crack and perish

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Fail 12 Mar 2008 113,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 113,850 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 92,197 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak on diff and gearbox †slight wear and corrosion to all brake discs. †surface corrosion to exhaust †slight cracking to wishbone bushes.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 92,197 miles

slight oil leak on diff and gearbox †slight wear and corrosion to all brake discs. †surface corrosion to exhaust †slight cracking to wishbone bushes.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,612 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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W186 UVV is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W186 UVV, 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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W186 UVV is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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