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X168 JBO

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,199 mi
Last recorded189,199 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX168 JBO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 189,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 176,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 176,794 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 163,049 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 149,391 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust flanges are corroded

engine management light is on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 134,788 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 119,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2010 117,906 miles

235 tyres on front 245 tyres on rear

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 119,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

235 tyres to front 345 tyres to rear.

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 115,370 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 105,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 99,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 94,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 79,329 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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X168 JBO is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X168 JBO, 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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X168 JBO is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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