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W579 TNK

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,854 mi
Last recorded149,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 TNK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 149,854 miles

Both front and rear wishbone bushes perished

Both rear arms lower outer bushes slight play

Offside Front Lower Ball joint slight play

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 143,989 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 143,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 137,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

propshaft rear rubber donut splitting

Pass 28 May 2014 124,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 120,449 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 120,270 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 107,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,611 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 79,719 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 74,699 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 67,880 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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W579 TNK is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W579 TNK, 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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W579 TNK is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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