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Y969 KNM

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,093 mi
Last recorded104,093 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 KNM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 104,093 miles

Lower engine oil leak around sump area

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint misting

Offside Front track rod end ball joint misting

Offside Lower engine oil leak signs

exhaust pipes rusty not blowing

Front tyres x2 outer edges bald or worn excessively (wheel alignment recommended too)

Offside Front top wishbone arm has play in ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2016 97,602 miles

Nearside 1 x high level brake light bulb not working

Fail 21 Dec 2016 97,602 miles

Nearside 1 x high level brake light bulb not working

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,283 miles

both front lower arm bushes cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2014 84,673 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY.

Fail 19 Jul 2014 84,673 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 81,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,406 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 78,932 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,243 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 74,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,910 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,192 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,329 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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Y969 KNM is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y969 KNM, 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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What year was Y969 KNM registered?

Y969 KNM is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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