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W463 NLK

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,456 mi
Last recorded141,456 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 NLK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 141,456 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,421 miles

Covers over sills and underbody prevent a complete visual check

Extensive surface corrosion to rear suspension components but not badly affecting testable items

Headlight units fading but not badly affecting aim

Knock on front suspension but all testable components appear ok

Fail 31 Jan 2018 138,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to blowing exhaust (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Covers over sills and underbody prevent a complete visual check

Extensive surface corrosion to rear suspension components but not badly affecting testable items

Headlight units fading but not badly affecting aim

Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,633 miles

Covers over sills and underbody prevent a complete visual check

Extensive surface corrosion to rear suspension components but not badly affecting testable items

Intermittent fault on ABS on road test.All pass criteria met for test

Knock on front suspension-all testable items ok but anti roll bar links may need replacing soon

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 121,633 miles

Covers over sills and underbody prevent a complete visual check

Extensive surface corrosion to rear suspension components but not badly affecting testable items

Intermittent fault on ABS on road test.All pass criteria met for test

Knock on front suspension-all testable items ok but anti roll bar links may need replacing soon

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,489 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 106,797 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,797 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,288 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2012 88,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,663 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 79,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,227 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,484 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,029 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 52,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2006 44,447 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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W463 NLK is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W463 NLK, 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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W463 NLK is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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