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W863 YRV

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,324 mi
Last recorded90,324 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW863 YRV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,652 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split and perished.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly.

Offside rear brake caliper housing slightly damaged around pad retainer,secure at time of test.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 81,364 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,423 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 75,423 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 72,054 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 72,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,698 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both centre to rear joins rusty but not blowing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,367 miles

both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,498 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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W863 YRV is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W863 YRV, 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 W863 YRV registered?

W863 YRV is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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