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Y491 TRD

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,397 mi
Last recorded153,397 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 TRD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 153,397 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 153,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 146,461 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 146,439 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 137,794 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,093 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 117,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 117,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 108,373 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 99,778 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,731 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,691 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 74,276 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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Y491 TRD is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y491 TRD, 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 Y491 TRD registered?

Y491 TRD is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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