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W329 YRV

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,630 mi
Last recorded142,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 YRV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 142,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens faded showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp lenses faded & image poor

complete exhaust corroded & heat sheild rattling

front & rear no plates deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 136,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 129,894 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,821 miles

Oil leak

advise both front haedlight lenses faded.

advise both front lower ball joints weeping grease.

advise both front tie bar bushes split.

advise slight weeping from steering rack.

advise suspension,steering,brakes and exhaust components corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 92,574 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise both front lower ball joints weeping grease.

advise both front tie bar bushes split.

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly,perrished and chunks removed front treads.

advise offside front inner brake pad wearing low.

advise slight weeping from steering rack.

advise suspension,steering,brakes and exhaust components all corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,574 miles

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise both front lower ball joints weeping grease.

advise both front tie bar bushes split.

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly,perrished and chunks removed front treads.

advise offside front inner brake pad wearing low.

advise slight weeping from steering rack.

advise suspension,steering,brakes and exhaust components all corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,582 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 91,572 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,132 miles

advise bonnet release cable stiff and does not return.

advise fornt brake pads inner wearing low.

advise rear brake pads wearing low and close to legal limits.

Pass 28 May 2010 82,327 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 82,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,642 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,895 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 62,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,677 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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W329 YRV is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W329 YRV, 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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W329 YRV is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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