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Y79 BLB

2001 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,747 mi
Last recorded57,747 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 BLB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,747 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 57,747 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,642 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,783 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,923 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,923 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,116 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,544 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 433,316 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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Y79 BLB is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y79 BLB, 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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Y79 BLB is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y79 BLB safe to buy?

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