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W79 UAN

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,802 mi
Last recorded152,802 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 UAN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 152,802 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 148,294 miles

Exhaust deteriorated condition

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Nearside and offside lower outer rose bushes deteriorated with play

Pass 4 Mar 2015 141,172 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 136,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 136,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 130,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 124,369 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension lower hub bushes deteriuorated

nearside and offside rear tyres worn

Fail 9 Mar 2012 124,369 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear suspension lower hub bushes deteriuorated

nearside and offside rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 117,771 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 117,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 111,108 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 102,686 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 102,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 92,895 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 82,042 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,290 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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W79 UAN is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W79 UAN, 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 W79 UAN registered?

W79 UAN is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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