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W78 RLF

2000 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,881 mi
Last recorded176,881 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 RLF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 176,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2018 176,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 175,612 miles

light surface rust on all suspenson components

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 174,196 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2015 162,376 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 162,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 147,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 147,845 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 130,281 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 109,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 87,620 miles

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2011 67,358 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 56,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,339 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,175 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,984 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,968 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,101 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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W78 RLF is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W78 RLF, 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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W78 RLF is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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