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X628 FEN

2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,528 mi
Last recorded173,528 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto81,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX628 FEN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 173,528 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 162,148 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 155,460 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 155,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 141,035 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 112,439 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,192 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 79,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads becoming worn

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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X628 FEN is a 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 81,305 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X628 FEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X628 FEN is a 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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