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X89 EHB

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,594 mi
Last recorded163,594 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX89 EHB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 163,594 miles

front ;ight units tarnished

oil resadue on steering rack and engine

Fail 3 Feb 2016 163,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

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

front ;ight units tarnished

oil resadue on steering rack and engine

Pass 2 Feb 2015 155,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 147,957 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)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 147,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 136,015 miles

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

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

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

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

engine ECU light on

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2012 127,798 miles

Engine management light on

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)

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

battery insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2012 127,798 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2011 119,789 miles

Battery insecure

E.M.L ON

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

OUTER WALL OF O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 119,789 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Battery insecure

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

OUTER WALL OF O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 119,785 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Battery insecure

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

OUTER WALL OF O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 109,317 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,329 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,494 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 87,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 80,510 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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X89 EHB is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X89 EHB, 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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X89 EHB is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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