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W371 RNC

2000 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,374 mi
Last recorded115,374 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 RNC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 115,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 115,259 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,918 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,359 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 112,603 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 111,695 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 111,695 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 109,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,766 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 107,765 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,994 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 106,001 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 106,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 104,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 102,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 102,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 102,794 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Mar 2009 102,794 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 99,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 94,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,700 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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W371 RNC is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 W371 RNC, 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 W371 RNC registered?

W371 RNC is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W371 RNC safe to buy?

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