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YT08 KKE

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,355 mi
Last recorded154,355 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KKE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 154,355 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front exhaust pipes corroded

Front + Rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside + offside sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear STRONG ADVICE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension sub-frame front mounting points and tie bars corroded,plus rubber mountings deteriorated

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Apr 2025 147,947 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front exhaust pipes corroded

Nearside + offside sill corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Rear suspension sub-frame front mounting points and tie bars corroded,plus rubber mountings deteriorated

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Mar 2024 143,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear suspension sub-frame front mounting points and tie bars corroded,plus rubber mountings deteriorated

Spit in nearside front exhaust pipe,spit in rear exhaust “Y”pipe corrosion to system.Recommend the exhaust system to be replaced

TPMS warning light staying on

Pass 7 Apr 2023 138,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 138,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner also bald 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 135,073 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS on

Fail 2 Apr 2022 135,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS on

Pass 2 Apr 2021 127,731 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 119,482 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever excessive travel. (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 111,261 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 101,096 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,344 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,041 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,629 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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YT08 KKE is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YT08 KKE, 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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YT08 KKE is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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