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X104 VAR

2000 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,668 mi
Last recorded165,668 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX104 VAR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 165,668 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 158,683 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf inner steering arm

Pass 2 Feb 2010 153,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 148,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 148,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 143,172 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 143,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 139,233 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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X104 VAR is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X104 VAR, 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 X104 VAR registered?

X104 VAR is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X104 VAR safe to buy?

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