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Y966 DAR

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

314,474 mi
Last recorded314,474 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 DAR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2017 314,474 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside nearside (2.5.A.1c)

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 298,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bold on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2015 276,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 261,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 249,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 212,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 188,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 162,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 135,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,761 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 78,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,993 miles

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

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

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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Y966 DAR is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y966 DAR, 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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Y966 DAR is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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