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W368 UTF

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,762 mi
Last recorded190,762 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 UTF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 190,762 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 187,087 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 176,197 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 176,196 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,019 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 159,834 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 159,721 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W368 UTF is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W368 UTF, 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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W368 UTF is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W368 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W368 UTF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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