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Y488 MCD

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,070 mi
Last recorded143,070 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 MCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 143,070 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 136,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 126,688 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,491 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 103,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,889 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 94,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 93,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,417 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 66,886 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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Y488 MCD is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y488 MCD, 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 Y488 MCD registered?

Y488 MCD is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y488 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 MCD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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