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Y799 NCP

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,456 mi
Last recorded185,456 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 NCP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 185,456 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 169,985 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre is wearing in the inside and outside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 161,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Feb 2015 152,624 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 150,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 143,986 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 130,975 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 130,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 125,258 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 115,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 112,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 111,066 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 111,066 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 94,428 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 94,428 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 93,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y799 NCP is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y799 NCP, 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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Y799 NCP is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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