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W648 MBT

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,284 mi
Last recorded171,284 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 MBT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 171,284 miles

Bonnet catch sometimes sticks

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2016 170,995 miles

Engine oil level low - customer to check regularly

Exhaust in poor condition - both tailpipes corroded away

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge (may be due to broken spring) 225-55-16

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 May 2016 170,994 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil level low - customer to check regularly

Exhaust in poor condition - both tailpipes corroded away

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge (may be due to broken spring) 225-55-16

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2015 167,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 165,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 151,918 miles

Exhaust tail boxes croded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 144,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 144,785 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,449 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 134,449 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 173,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 123,723 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 112,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise changing tyres now.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,970 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 74,836 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W648 MBT is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W648 MBT, 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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W648 MBT is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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