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Y716 GOO

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

232,123 mi
Last recorded232,123 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 GOO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 232,123 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 231,671 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 228,939 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

near side rear light lens is not the same as offside rear

Fail 5 Nov 2014 228,939 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

near side rear light lens is not the same as offside rear

Pass 25 Jul 2013 224,223 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 211,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 206,532 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 200,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 198,869 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2007 198,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 166,913 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 166,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 129,596 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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Y716 GOO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y716 GOO, 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 Y716 GOO registered?

Y716 GOO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y716 GOO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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