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Y696 PNA

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,029 mi
Last recorded114,029 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 PNA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 114,029 miles

Nearside Front wing has a dent but no sharp projectoons

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lens cover has slight crack (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 114,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wing has a dent but no sharp projectoons

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lens cover has slight crack (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 84,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 84,160 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 84,091 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 80,205 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,865 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 52,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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Y696 PNA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y696 PNA, 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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Y696 PNA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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