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W661 JBV

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,227 mi
Last recorded107,227 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 JBV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front foglight damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake req adjusting

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,562 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED + REAR TYRES ON 3.0MM

Fail 21 Dec 2017 96,562 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED + REAR TYRES ON 3.0MM

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,043 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Inner sills and underbody suspension corroded

OSF lower fog light cover cracked and secured with tape

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight roughness in NSR wheel bearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,043 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Inner sills and underbody suspension corroded

OSF lower fog light cover cracked and secured with tape

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight roughness in NSR wheel bearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 87,479 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,992 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Dec 2012 81,075 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,784 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 77,784 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,811 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,659 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 60,659 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 55,902 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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W661 JBV is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W661 JBV, 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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W661 JBV is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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