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X329 CLE

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,683 mi
Last recorded79,683 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX329 CLE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 79,683 miles

N/s and o/s rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2019 79,683 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s and o/s rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,231 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,637 miles

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

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,160 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 64,160 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise both front tyres damaged and perished

advise exhaust rusty

advise sill covers

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,107 miles

air conditioning pipe loose n/s iner wing

front registration plate damaged but not likley to be misread

o/s/f tyre has a small cut to outer side wall not reaching cord

Fail 23 Apr 2012 59,107 miles

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

air conditioning pipe loose n/s iner wing

front registration plate damaged but not likley to be misread

o/s/f tyre has a small cut to outer side wall not reaching cord

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,405 miles

n/s wiper rubber not in blade at end

Fail 19 Apr 2011 54,405 miles

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)

n/s wiper rubber not in blade at end

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,977 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust joints.

Cut to O/S/R tyre sidewall.

N/S wiper blade split.

O/S fog light not working.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,771 miles

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

advise both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges[raised tread pattern]

advise minor accident damage to n/s/f

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,446 miles

Advise - Evidence of coolant leak front of engine

Engine under tray fitted

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

Note General rusting to untreated metal under car

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,446 miles

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

Advise - Evidence of coolant leak front of engine

Engine under tray fitted

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

Note General rusting to untreated metal under car

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

Pass 24 Nov 2005 27,652 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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X329 CLE is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X329 CLE, 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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X329 CLE is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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