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X398 NLB

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,081 mi
Last recorded125,081 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 NLB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 125,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 125,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,524 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,787 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 104,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,953 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,448 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,734 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,745 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Multiple front and rear suspension parts starting to corrode

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,465 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,580 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,606 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,458 miles

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight lenses poor (misted)

brake fluid level slightly low

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2012 91,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,895 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 80,402 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 76,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,929 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,822 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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X398 NLB is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 X398 NLB, 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 X398 NLB registered?

X398 NLB is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X398 NLB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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