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X839 OLC

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,798 mi
Last recorded125,798 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 OLC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 125,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 115,023 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 115,023 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 103,500 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 103,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 96,024 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 92,851 miles

o/s/r/ tyre on legal limit.

rear exhaust joints heavily corroded.

Pass 7 May 2014 90,631 miles

o/s/r/ tyre wearing on edges.

rear exhaust joints corroded.

Fail 7 May 2014 90,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r/ tyre wearing on edges.

rear exhaust joints corroded.

Pass 3 May 2013 87,973 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 87,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,299 miles

catalytic converter corroded

n/s/r light unit damaged

plastic covers fitted

rear brake pads worn

Fail 26 Apr 2012 83,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

catalytic converter corroded

eml light on

n/s/r light unit damaged

plastic covers fitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 May 2011 79,144 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 79,144 miles

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

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

small cuts in nsf tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,788 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,835 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 48,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 May 2006 48,691 miles

rear pads getting low

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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X839 OLC is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X839 OLC, 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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X839 OLC is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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