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W358 RCY

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,255 mi
Last recorded200,255 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 RCY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 200,255 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 174,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 174,669 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 174,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 150,268 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 126,227 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,657 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,610 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 41,609 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,912 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2005 37,056 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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W358 RCY is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W358 RCY, 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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What year was W358 RCY registered?

W358 RCY is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W358 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W358 RCY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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