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Y707 SBC

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,337 mi
Last recorded161,337 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 SBC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 161,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 157,035 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 157,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 141,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 135,566 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 129,686 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 20 Apr 2011 121,118 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 121,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 111,176 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 99,132 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,674 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,008 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 57,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y707 SBC is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y707 SBC, 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 Y707 SBC registered?

Y707 SBC is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y707 SBC safe to buy?

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