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Y68 PHN

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 PHN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,701 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,242 miles

Corrosion to underside and components

Fail 18 Jan 2021 92,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion to underside and components

Coolant overflow bottle empty

Pass 13 Jul 2019 85,893 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2019 85,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside and some components but not to excess

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,250 miles

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

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

all exhaust flanges corroded but system not leaking

slight corrosion to the underside all over but to excess

Pass 27 May 2016 66,378 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 60,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 58,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 54,785 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 49,494 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,387 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,583 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 33,884 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y68 PHN 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 88.9%.

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 Y68 PHN, 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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Y68 PHN is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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