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Y98 KFG

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,744 mi
Last recorded109,744 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 KFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 109,744 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 109,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2015 106,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 103,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 101,833 miles

N/S/R TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R QUATER GLASS LOOSE SEAL MISSING

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

REAR DISC S CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Fail 17 May 2013 101,803 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R QUATER GLASS LOOSE SEAL MISSING

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

REAR DISC S CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,624 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,540 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 91,540 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,817 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2010 83,817 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,648 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Feb 2009 75,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,839 miles

rear brake discs corroded on onner face

rear no pklate delaminating

slight lift o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,496 miles

front and rear no plates delaminating

o/s rear tyre cut in outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,766 miles

Cut in sidewall of offside rear tyre (not through to cords)

Slight wear on front brake discs.

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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Y98 KFG is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y98 KFG, 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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Y98 KFG is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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