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X781 VUA

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,585 mi
Last recorded220,585 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX781 VUA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 220,585 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 216,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaustsboxes deteriated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 211,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 211,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 202,313 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 6 Sep 2013 202,313 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 13 Sep 2012 193,584 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking on outer wall

Pass 26 Aug 2011 191,409 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 189,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 189,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 181,419 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 178,550 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 178,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 155,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 106,946 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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X781 VUA is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X781 VUA, 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 X781 VUA registered?

X781 VUA is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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