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Y177 PJM

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,498 mi
Last recorded171,498 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 PJM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 171,498 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

traction light on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 164,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 158,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 152,413 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 152,413 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 150,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 146,153 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 146,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 140,084 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside center to rear exhausts corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 139,969 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside center to rear exhausts corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 131,133 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 120,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 110,390 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 110,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 98,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 90,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 81,815 miles

Handbrake noisy

Fail 29 Jul 2005 81,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake noisy

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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Y177 PJM is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 Y177 PJM, 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 Y177 PJM registered?

Y177 PJM is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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