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Y932 RVR

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,148 mi
Last recorded121,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 RVR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 121,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 116,042 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear differential leaking

Pass 13 May 2024 108,348 miles

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative (offside clearing screen effectively)

corrosion underside generally

nail /screw in nearside rear tyre

oil leak around rear diff

split in nearside front tyre ,no cords visable at time of test

Fail 8 May 2024 108,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative (offside clearing screen effectively)

corrosion underside generally

fluid around nearside front brake (no leaks found ) advise closer inspection

nail /screw in nearside rear tyre

oil leak around rear diff

split in nearside front tyre ,no cords visable at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body damage

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Fail 30 May 2023 103,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect advise a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body damage

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 30 May 2022 97,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 91,081 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

condition of rear inner pads unknown (limited vision)

headlamp lenses tarnished

rear diff leaking

surface corrosion starting in exhaust and underside generally

Fail 10 May 2021 91,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damaged

condition of rear inner pads unknown (limited vision)

headlamp lenses tarnished

rear diff leaking

surface corrosion starting in exhaust and underside generally

Pass 12 May 2020 88,549 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing dammaged

Rear diff oily

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 May 2019 83,644 miles

rear axle oil leak

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

corrosion in rear struts (limited vision on exact amount of corrosion )

Fail 16 May 2019 83,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake pad looks low (limited vision) -advise wheels off inspection asap

corrosion in rear struts (limited vision on exact amount of corrosion )

rear axle oil leak

squeak from nearside front brake ,advise closer inspection asap

Pass 31 May 2018 76,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight surface corrosion through out

under trays and cover sills fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 76,227 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 75,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 73,265 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 73,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 71,085 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished splitting to side walls

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

passengers wiper rubber begining to split

Pass 8 May 2013 67,394 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise condition of exhaust

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

advise o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

advise oil leak from rear diff seal?

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 58,668 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 27 May 2011 58,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2010 53,140 miles

exhaust heatshild clamp loose to front pipe

nail in o/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 May 2010 53,140 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust heatshild clamp loose to front pipe

nail in o/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 May 2009 47,879 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 42,211 miles

passengers wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2007 37,210 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit and walls cracking

nsf tyre edge wearing

Pass 15 May 2006 30,658 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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Y932 RVR is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y932 RVR, 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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Y932 RVR is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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