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W431 OAL

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,385 mi
Last recorded57,385 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 OAL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 55,905 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,970 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,841 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,167 miles

slight lift in o/s & n/s front bottom ball joints

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,017 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,949 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,964 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight lift in front ball joints

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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W431 OAL is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W431 OAL, 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 W431 OAL registered?

W431 OAL is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W431 OAL safe to buy?

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