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Y849 GDM

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,719 mi
Last recorded119,719 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 GDM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 119,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 118,425 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension components and sub-frames slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,036 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion in places underneath vehicle

sump guard restricting view

Pass 5 Sep 2017 115,203 miles

slight surface corrosion underneath vehicle, full under-seal advised

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,708 miles

heavy surface corrosion underneath vehicle - full under-seal suggested

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,384 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,648 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,339 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,116 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 84,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 133,010 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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Y849 GDM is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y849 GDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y849 GDM registered?

Y849 GDM is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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