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Y683 SBE

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,631 mi
Last recorded97,631 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY683 SBE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 97,631 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2014 92,630 miles

offside front wheel slight binding

Fail 23 Nov 2014 92,630 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front wheel slight binding

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,089 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,474 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 82,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,421 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,665 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,751 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 64,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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Y683 SBE is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y683 SBE, 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 Y683 SBE registered?

Y683 SBE is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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