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X389 PPU

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,687 mi
Last recorded182,687 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 PPU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 182,687 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 171,449 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 158,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 147,526 miles

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

Rear Oil leak differential pinion oil seal. ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 147,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Oil leak differential pinion oil seal. ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 143,099 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 135,363 miles

e/m light on

Fail 5 Jan 2016 135,363 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear (6.3.4a)

e/m light on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 127,930 miles

brake pipes corroding

rear tyres also worn on edges

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Jan 2015 127,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroding

rear tyres also worn on edges

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,862 miles

e/m light on

exhaust corroded and small hole

play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 12 Dec 2013 119,862 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

play in rear suspension bushes

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

e/m light on

exhaust corroded and small hole

Pass 21 Dec 2012 111,863 miles

eml on dash

Fail 20 Dec 2012 111,863 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml on dash

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,861 miles

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

engine management light on

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 101,411 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

correctly spaced number plates stuck over top of incorrectly spaced number plates front and rear

Pass 11 Dec 2009 94,460 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 94,460 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

damp around n/s/f brake caliper

slight play o/s/r suspension

Pass 19 Dec 2008 99,505 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 99,500 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 83,135 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,549 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 68,951 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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X389 PPU is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X389 PPU, 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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X389 PPU is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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