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X662 XRA

2001 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

208,067 mi
Last recorded208,067 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX662 XRA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 208,067 miles

Engine management fault light on

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At downstream Lambda probe (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 208,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management fault light on

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At downstream Lambda probe (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 202,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2014 197,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 191,056 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 3 Jan 2012 184,371 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2011 178,605 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2009 171,089 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2009 164,545 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 157,583 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 157,583 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn at outer edge

offside rear tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2007 149,572 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 140,595 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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X662 XRA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X662 XRA, 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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X662 XRA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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