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X778 KGF

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,593 mi
Last recorded91,593 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 KGF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2018 90,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 May 2017 86,238 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 86,237 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 80,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,752 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 73,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,056 miles

broken lens offside rear

Fail 5 Apr 2014 70,056 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

broken lens offside rear

Pass 30 Mar 2013 67,281 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 61,587 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,886 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,530 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,702 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 44,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,589 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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X778 KGF is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X778 KGF, 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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X778 KGF is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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