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Y422 XBH

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,675 mi
Last recorded131,675 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 XBH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 131,675 miles

Both front lower arms (rear of two) bushes are starting to wear

Both rear upper suspension arm ball joints have slight lift when not under load

Nearside front of bumper showing signs of insecurity

Fail 27 May 2016 131,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both front lower arms (rear of two) bushes are starting to wear

Both rear upper suspension arm ball joints have slight lift when not under load

Nearside front of bumper showing signs of insecurity

Nearside rear brake disc is heavily scoured

Pass 11 May 2015 119,024 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 118,219 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 117,988 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 117,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 113,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

covered sills / covers underneath

Pass 24 May 2010 94,110 miles

engine light on /cover under engine

Pass 16 Feb 2009 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 76,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,273 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 68,084 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,602 miles

brake fluid just above min

brakes seam fine visably but on harsh braking sounds to have slight grind (advise brake check)

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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Y422 XBH is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 Y422 XBH, 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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Y422 XBH is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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