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Y981 XBD

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,200 mi
Last recorded89,200 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 XBD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,200 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 89,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake fluid a little low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,477 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,397 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 76,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,457 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,093 miles

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

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

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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Y981 XBD is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y981 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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What year was Y981 XBD registered?

Y981 XBD is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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