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Y618 TJW

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,008 mi
Last recorded206,008 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 TJW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 206,008 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 194,507 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 194,506 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 183,061 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 170,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 158,599 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 145,425 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 145,425 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 130,161 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 130,161 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 104,928 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 83,240 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 83,098 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,381 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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Y618 TJW is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y618 TJW, 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 Y618 TJW registered?

Y618 TJW is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y618 TJW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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