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Y708 OPP

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,843 mi
Last recorded111,843 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 OPP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 111,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,477 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 7 Dec 2016 104,477 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides opaque and need polishing (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,799 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 95,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,181 miles

Engine oil low.

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,588 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 75,575 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,276 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 64,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,118 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 60,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,915 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 53,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,276 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 47,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,724 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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Y708 OPP is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y708 OPP, 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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Y708 OPP is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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