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W495 LAN

2000 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,809 mi
Last recorded80,809 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 LAN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,809 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 80,809 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,799 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,914 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011
Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,883 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 65,232 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 61,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 58,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,060 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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W495 LAN is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W495 LAN, 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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W495 LAN is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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