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X816 JKU

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,433 mi
Last recorded128,433 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 JKU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 128,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 128,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,065 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,065 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,402 miles

Spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,874 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 103,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,352 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,240 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,004 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 68,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,122 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,785 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,078 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 39,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,369 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 16,546 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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X816 JKU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X816 JKU, 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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What year was X816 JKU registered?

X816 JKU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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