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Y479 JRA

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,768 mi
Last recorded99,768 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 JRA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 99,768 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,570 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,875 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded (rear)

Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,889 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,120 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 92,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,379 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,099 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,085 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,156 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,936 miles

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

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

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

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

objects removed from drivers view

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,840 miles

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

front no' plate emblems printed.. not effecting legability

o/s front lower ball joint boot pin holed

o/s front tyre at 3.0mm

Fail 24 Nov 2011 77,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front no' plate emblems printed.. not effecting legability

o/s front lower ball joint boot pin holed

o/s front tyre at 3.0mm

brake fluid level at min

Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,760 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 70,139 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,176 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,846 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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Y479 JRA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y479 JRA, 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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Y479 JRA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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