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Y427 SLH

2001 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,132 mi
Last recorded122,132 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 SLH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 122,132 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 119,140 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,128 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 115,121 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet catch faulty (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,849 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust flanges corroded

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 108,842 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users undertray (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear rear exhaust flanges corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,129 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,374 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 92,362 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,898 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 80,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,297 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 49,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,587 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,796 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 29,349 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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Y427 SLH is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y427 SLH, 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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Y427 SLH is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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