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Y389 JDW

2001 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,444 mi
Last recorded119,444 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 JDW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 119,444 miles

Engine Management Malfunction Light (on)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outside wall

Pass 26 Jan 2013 113,162 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 101,710 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management/air bag light on dash

Fail 28 Aug 2011 101,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine management/air bag light on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2010 96,045 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 96,045 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,360 miles

rear regestration plate deteriating

Pass 9 Aug 2008 80,467 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 80,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,426 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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Y389 JDW is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y389 JDW, 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 Y389 JDW registered?

Y389 JDW is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y389 JDW safe to buy?

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