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WU08 HHL

2008 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,398 mi
Last recorded129,398 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 HHL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 129,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 128,755 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tpms light on

Pass 25 Mar 2025 120,272 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 115,951 miles

general underbody wear

Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,141 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,720 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 95,721 miles

Front brake pads low

TPMS light on

Washers weak

Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,196 miles

tpms light on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,523 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,610 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,940 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,701 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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WU08 HHL is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WU08 HHL, 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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WU08 HHL is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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