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Y788 LTF

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,737 mi
Last recorded123,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 LTF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 123,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 123,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 123,101 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 123,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 121,552 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 121,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 119,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 113,347 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 113,335 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 105,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside And Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 98,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 91,385 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 28 May 2014 84,832 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,384 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 80,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,943 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 72,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

On both sides front upper and lower suspension arms bushes showing signs of wear.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,177 miles

On both sides front upper and lower suspension arms bushes showing signs of wear.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,508 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,759 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 63,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,055 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise condition of rack mountings

advise n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn

Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,144 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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Y788 LTF is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y788 LTF, 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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Y788 LTF is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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