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W399 LAU

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,684 mi
Last recorded164,684 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 LAU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 164,684 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both lamps slightly faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 162,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 154,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 152,173 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 149,985 miles

Offside Rear Rapid wear of inside tyre wall due to under inflation.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 148,357 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted child seat fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 144,624 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 137,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 129,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre is bald on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre has cuts on the outer wall

o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner and outer edges

rear discs are corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 129,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre is bald on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre has cuts on the outer wall

o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner and outer edges

rear discs are corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 123,518 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 115,434 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 115,434 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 100,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 87,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 80,586 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

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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W399 LAU is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W399 LAU, 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 W399 LAU registered?

W399 LAU is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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