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Y162 VDO

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,080 mi
Last recorded107,080 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 VDO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 107,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 107,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,796 miles

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 29 Oct 2010 99,796 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 93,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,016 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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Y162 VDO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 Y162 VDO, 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 Y162 VDO registered?

Y162 VDO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y162 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y162 VDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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