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Y779 TSS

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,005 mi
Last recorded101,005 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 TSS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 101,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all underneath of the car is starting to corrode badly

fuel tank undertray badly coiroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,454 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 96,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 94,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,940 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,806 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 829,371 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,156 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 29 Jan 2010 68,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,884 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,502 miles

parking brake near travel limit !

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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Y779 TSS is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y779 TSS, 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 Y779 TSS registered?

Y779 TSS is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y779 TSS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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