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Y973 LVW

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,782 mi
Last recorded182,782 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 LVW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 182,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 179,691 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light partialy working

check engine light on

Fail 10 May 2013 179,515 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light partialy working

check engine light on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 170,467 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Fail 13 Apr 2012 170,467 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Pass 14 Apr 2011 154,206 miles

n/s parking brake low on effort compared to o/s due to partialy siezed parking brake cable

Fail 14 Apr 2011 154,206 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 140,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 139,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 126,602 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 108,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,624 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 93,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y973 LVW is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y973 LVW, 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 Y973 LVW registered?

Y973 LVW is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y973 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y973 LVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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