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Y718 GOO

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,218 mi
Last recorded136,218 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 GOO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2010 136,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 136,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 128,498 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 128,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 121,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 112,081 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 101,314 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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Y718 GOO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y718 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 Y718 GOO registered?

Y718 GOO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y718 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y718 GOO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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