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WR08 HGK

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

236,601 mi
Last recorded236,601 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HGK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 236,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 215,766 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 208,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 208,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 203,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

under-body components corroded

undertrays fitted

vehicle emits white smoke while revving

Fail 24 Jan 2020 203,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

under-body components corroded

undertrays fitted

vehicle emits white smoke while revving

Pass 9 Jan 2019 185,193 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 185,193 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 169,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just pass 2.0 mm / worn to inner edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear to pads.. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just pass 2.0 mm / worn to inner edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front fog light not working..

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate Warning light on.. (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 169,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just pass 2.0 mm / worn to inner edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear to pads.. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just pass 2.0 mm / worn to inner edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front fog light not working..

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate Warning light on.. (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 155,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge. Close to limit

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 155,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge. Close to limit

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

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,880 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 28 Nov 2015 114,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 109,879 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,854 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,683 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 47,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,354 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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WR08 HGK is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 66,526 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 WR08 HGK, 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 18 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WR08 HGK is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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