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YF08 WCL

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,328 mi
Last recorded88,328 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 WCL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 88,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS on Dashboard

Pass 18 May 2023 85,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS on

Pass 24 Jun 2021 79,916 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 78,836 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 76,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,176 miles

both front tyres badly cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre 3mm + cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre 3mm + cracked on outer shoulder

slight tear n/s wiper

Pass 25 May 2017 68,981 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 63,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,498 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 59,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear discs.

front discs lipped, unable to see pads.

Pass 12 May 2014 54,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 48,802 miles

advise rear tyres getting low

advise slight wear to b/discs

Pass 8 May 2012 40,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,969 miles

Nearside 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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YF08 WCL is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 66,526 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 YF08 WCL, 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 18 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YF08 WCL is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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