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Y294 OVT

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,066 mi
Last recorded188,066 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 OVT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 188,066 miles

Bonnet able needs replacing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 182,475 miles

bonnet catch hard to close

bonnet stays faulty

o/s/front tyre wearing on inside

o/s/rear tyre thread on inside slighty lifting

Fail 4 Jul 2014 182,475 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet catch hard to close

bonnet stays faulty

o/s/front tyre wearing on inside

o/s/rear tyre thread on inside slighty lifting

Pass 25 Jun 2013 174,981 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 169,847 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 169,847 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 167,934 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 166,368 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 166,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008
Fail 2 Sep 2008 161,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 152,271 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 150,554 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 150,554 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 140,444 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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

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Y294 OVT is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y294 OVT, 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 Y294 OVT registered?

Y294 OVT is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y294 OVT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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