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Y979 DRU

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,550 mi
Last recorded65,550 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 DRU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,550 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,499 miles

underbody, suspension, exhaust etc corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 64,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody, suspension, exhaust etc corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,743 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,652 miles

both rear exhausts badly corroded at rear joints

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,825 miles

both headlights starting to fade

Fail 25 Sep 2017 61,825 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both headlights starting to fade

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,830 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,382 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,270 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,266 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y979 DRU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y979 DRU, 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 Y979 DRU registered?

Y979 DRU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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