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Y237 PBA

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,032 mi
Last recorded125,032 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 PBA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 125,032 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 118,980 miles

Engine managment light on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2010 112,253 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 112,011 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine warning light on

Nearside rear tyre worn borderline

Pass 21 Apr 2009 104,510 miles

Engine warning light on

Front brake pads worn to 1.5mm (On Limit)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 96,135 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES,REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

Fail 22 Apr 2008 96,132 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES,REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,533 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,795 miles

front brake pads low not below minimum

light corrosion to all rear chassis areas

light corrosion to exhaust system

suspect rear pads low unable to visually verify

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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Y237 PBA 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 Y237 PBA, 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 Y237 PBA registered?

Y237 PBA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y237 PBA safe to buy?

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