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Y968 LHC

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,867 mi
Last recorded111,867 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 LHC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 111,867 miles

BOTH rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 111,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

BOTH rear discs corroded

nearside rear inner position lamp/combined stop not working

Pass 22 Mar 2011 109,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 105,727 miles

front number plate cracked still legible at 25 meters

Pass 24 Jan 2009 94,043 miles

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

Slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes (2 off). Customer removed sat nav and phone holder from zone A and advised to resite elsewhere to avoid restricting forward view

Pass 24 Nov 2007 72,881 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 44,785 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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Y968 LHC is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y968 LHC, 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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Y968 LHC is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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