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X332 HJV

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX332 HJV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 106,286 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all tyrewalls perished - cracked

floor to sill areas have evidence of corrosion

rear exhaust silencers corroded

slight bind at nearside rear brake

wipers slightly torn and smearing slightly

Pass 22 May 2015 106,286 miles

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

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

all tyrewalls perished - cracked

floor to sill areas have evidence of corrosion

rear exhaust silencers corroded

slight bind at nearside rear brake

wipers slightly torn and smearing slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,283 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

all tyrewalls slightly perished

both rear silencers are corroded

wheel bearings not fully checked due to binding brakes Offside front feels rough ??

Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front brake backplate is missing

slight bind at nearside front brake

Fail 6 Dec 2012 104,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front brake backplate is missing

slight bind at nearside front brake

Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,060 miles

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

slight bind at offside front brake not detected on brake rollers

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,372 miles

slight bind at rear brakes

Fail 3 Dec 2010 87,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind at rear brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2009 80,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,492 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 72,491 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,714 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 65,714 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,181 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,107 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 45,107 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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X332 HJV is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 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 X332 HJV, 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 25 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X332 HJV is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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