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W631 SKE

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,106 mi
Last recorded166,106 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW631 SKE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 166,106 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 158,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 151,919 miles

Offside Rear hub has slight play.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 151,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in treaded area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear hub has slight play.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 144,446 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 144,445 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak, causing lambda to be too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 138,046 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 138,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 129,884 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,079 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 121,154 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 121,089 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 115,825 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 115,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 110,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 104,772 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 96,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 96,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,895 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 76,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 64,686 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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W631 SKE is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W631 SKE, 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 W631 SKE registered?

W631 SKE is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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