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W833 YEV

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,937 mi
Last recorded152,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW833 YEV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 152,937 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 152,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 149,917 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,181 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 141,947 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 138,845 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 138,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2013 130,962 miles

all 4 tyres badly worn on inner tread edges

Fail 25 Feb 2013 130,962 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres badly worn on inner tread edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 126,537 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 125,052 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 114,733 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 102,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,574 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 77,716 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,778 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 63,667 miles

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

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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W833 YEV is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W833 YEV, 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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W833 YEV is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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