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Y978 XBD

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,610 mi
Last recorded129,610 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 XBD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 129,610 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 129,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill showing signs of corrosion but covered by plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 124,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted assembly pin missing and tie strap fitted to hold pads in (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill showing signs of corrosion but covered by plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged however, braking performance not affected.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 113,476 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake pedal. (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged however, braking performance not affected.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,258 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 98,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Also VSC warning light (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Tape removed from Instrument cluster to check operation of ABS/VSC warning light - OK - refitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,931 miles

nsf tyre side wallsplit no cords exposed nsf outer edge scrubbd no cords exposed

osf tyre sidewall split no cords exposed

osr tyreside wall split no cords exposed

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,533 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 62,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,891 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,649 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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Y978 XBD is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y978 XBD, 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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Y978 XBD is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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