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Y516 HAP

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,568 mi
Last recorded162,568 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 HAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 162,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 162,567 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 161,427 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit and smooth on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 158,985 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 158,985 miles

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)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 154,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 147,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 147,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 139,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 124,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 114,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 103,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,470 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both n/s tyres damaged

n/s/r door damaged

o/s/r wing damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,136 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 90,100 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres damaged in sidewalls

front lower arm bushes rear starting to perish

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,963 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 79,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,839 miles

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

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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Y516 HAP is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y516 HAP, 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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Y516 HAP is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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